Open-End CreditA revolving line of credit that borrowers may use repeatedly.
Original Balance
The principal amount of a loan excluding interest and other charges.
Pawnshop LoanA small, short-term extension of money by a pawnbroker for a variety of merchandise, such as tools, electronics and jewelry.
Payday LoanAn advancement of money in exchange for a personal check the lender holds until payday, when the borrower can redeem the check, allow the lender to deposit it or write another post-dated check to cover the original amount plus a new fee.
Personal Line of CreditA revolving line of credit used for consumer services, as opposed to business expenses.
Personal LoanA small, closed-end loan issued to consumers that is not secured by collateral.
PolicyholderA person who pays a premium in exchange for coverage by an insurance policy.
Pre-ApprovalThe process used by creditors and lenders to qualify borrowers for an extension of credit or a loan without a credit check or any other screening method.
Predatory LendingWhen lenders mislead borrowers to obtain expensive and abusive loans that carry high interest rates and excessive fees.
Prime RateThe standard interest rate on loans set by banks in relation to the Fed Funds rate, the rate at which banks lend money to each other.