Types of Credit
Across
- 1. A credit card service that allows cardholders to withdraw a certain amount of cash, either through an ATM or directly from a bank, typically at a high interest rate or for a fee.
- 3. A mortgage in which the initial interest rate is normally fixed for a specified period of time after which it is reset periodically, often every month.
- 7. Original amount of money borrowed, separate from interest or fees.
- 8. Long-term failure to repay a loan according to the terms agreed to, which has a substantial negative impact on the borrower's credit score.
- 13. The act of transferring debt from one credit card account to another, usually for a fee.
- 15. A loan with an interest rate that does not change over the life of the loan.
- 16. Something valuable that the lender can take as payment if you can't or don't repay your secured loan.
- 17. The cost you pay each year to borrow money, including fees, expressed as a percentage.
- 19. A higher interest rate triggered by being late with or missing a credit card payment.
- 20. The amount of time you have to repay your entire loan.
- 21. The number of days between a borrower's statement date and when payment is due, often without accruing interest.
- 22. A partial payment made in cash at the beginning of the purchase of a good or service, while the remaining balance is due later or is financed as part of a loan.
- 23. The amount you owe as the cost of borrowing money.
- 24. A loan taken by individuals and businesses to make real estate purchases without paying the entire value of the purchase up front.
Down
- 2. The maximum amount that may be borrowed on a credit card.
- 4. The paying off of debt over time in equal installments; part of each payment goes toward the loan principal while the other part goes toward interest.
- 5. Loan used to finance a specific purchase for a specific amount of time, during which regular payments pay the accrued interest and a portion of the principal.
- 6. A mortgage that has a fixed interest rate for the entire term of the loan as long as on time payments are being made.
- 9. A fee charged if your payment is received after the due date.
- 10. The smallest amount of a credit card bill that a credit card holder must pay during a billing cycle to remain in good standing with the lender.
- 11. A legal document that outlines the terms and conditions for using your credit card.
- 12. Someone who legally agrees to take responsibility for a person's debt if they cannot repay it.
- 14. An agreement where you are credited with a fixed amount of money for a fixed period of time, usually with interest.
- 18. A small loan, offered through a business, lent at a high interest rate, and meant to be paid as soon as you receive your next paycheck.