- Credit amount
- An ISO term. See preferred term Amount of credits.
International financial encyclopaedia . 2014.
International financial encyclopaedia . 2014.
Credit rationing — refers to the situation where lenders limit the supply of additional credit to borrowers who demand funds, even if the latter are willing to pay higher interest rates. It is an example of market imperfection, or market failure, as the price… … Wikipedia
Credit counseling — (known in the United Kingdom as debt counseling) is a process that involves offering education to consumers about how to avoid incurring debts that cannot be repaid through establishing an effective Debt Management Plan and Budget. Credit… … Wikipedia
credit — cred·it 1 n 1: recognition see also full faith and credit 2 a: the balance in an account which may be drawn upon and repaid later compare loan … Law dictionary
credit cards — are increasingly used instead of cash or cheques to pay for goods and services. When the cardholder is present, e.g. in a shop, the card is swiped and a bill is printed. The cardholder has to sign the bill or key their PIN (personal… … Universalium
credit default swap — A contract between a credit protection seller (seller) and a credit protection buyer (buyer) where, in consideration of the buyer paying the seller an agreed fee, the seller agrees to pay out agreed sums to the buyer if certain credit events… … Law dictionary
credit — [kred′it] n. [Fr crédit < It credito < L creditus, pp. of credere: see CREED] 1. belief or trust; confidence; faith 2. Rare the quality of being credible or trustworthy 3. a) the favorable estimate of a person s character; reputation; good… … English World dictionary
Credit rating — of governments around the world by Standard Poor s: AAA … Wikipedia
credit limit — noun The maximum amount of credit extended to an individual or business • • • Main Entry: ↑credit * * * credit limit UK US noun [countable] [singular credit limit plural … Useful english dictionary
Credit card debt — is an example of unsecured consumer debt, accessed through credit cards. Debt results when a client of a credit card company purchases an item or service through the card system. Debt accumulates and increases via interest and penalties when the… … Wikipedia
Credit card hijacking — is a form of credit card fraud and the term is used when a person’s credit card is used by some unauthorized person (e.g. a thief or overaggressive vendor) to buy goods or services. The credit card owner usually has trouble reasserting control… … Wikipedia