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Banking Terms
Term | Definition |
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Check | Written order to instruct a bank to transfer money from the person writing the check, to another’s account |
Cashier's Check | check drawn on the bank’s funds, not on the funds in the depositor’s account |
Certified Check | personal check drawn by a person that is guaranteed to be good |
Canceled Check | a check that a bank has paid, charged to the account and then endorsed |
Outstanding Check | check written by a depositor that has not yet been presented for payment or paid by the depositor’s bank |
Floating a Check | amount of uncollected funds represented by checks in the possession of one bank but drawn on other banks |
Checkbook Register | register of the checks that have been written |
Check Endorsement | signature on the front of back of check meaning both parties agree to exchange money |
Overdraft | when the amount of money withdrawn is more than the amount available in the account |
Overdraft Protection | protects you in case you overdraft your account |
Stop Payment Order | an order not to pay a check that has been issued but hasn’t been cashed |
Demand Deposit | a deposit of funds that can be withdrawn without any advance |
Deposit in Transit | a deposit that hasn’t entered the account yet |
Reconciliation | alleged practice of certain lending institutions of not making mortgage, home improvement, and small business loans in certain neighborhoods |
Money Market Account | interest-bearing account that typically pays higher interest rate than a savings account |
Liquidity | availability of liquid assets to a market |
Interest | the cost of using money, a right, share, or title in property |
Share Accounts | pays dividends, similar to interest from a bank savings account |
Principal | pays dividends, similar to interest from a bank savings account |
Compound Interest | interest calculated on the initial principal |
Certificate of Deposit | negotiable instrument issued by a bank in exchange for funds, usually bearing interest, deposited with the bank |
Maturity Date | the date when the principal balance of a loan, bond, or other financial instrument becomes due and payable |