Credit & Debt Definitions A - M

Investopedia's term guide to credit and debt will help you understand the vocabulary around how to manage your finances.

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Confirmed Letter of Credit: Definition, Example, vs. Unconfirmed
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Back-End Ratio: Definition, Calculation Formula, Vs. Front End
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Credit Application: Definition, Questions, Your Legal Rights
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Address Verification Service (AVS): Definition, Uses, and Example
Credit Reporting Agency
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Closed-End Credit: What It Is and How It Works
An approved credit application
What Is a Credit Agreement? Definition, How It Works, Example
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What Is Credit Scoring? Purpose, Factors, and Role In Lending
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What Is a Credit History? Impact on Scores and Credit Report
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Adverse Credit History: What it Means, How it Works
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What Is Credit Control? Meaning and How It Works
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Credit Quality: What It Means and How It's Calculated
Authorized Transaction
Authorized Transaction
Bad Credit
Bad Credit: Meaning; Examples, How to Improve
Consumer Credit
What Is Consumer Credit in Financial Services? Definition, Pros and Cons
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Credit Reference: Definition and Examples for Loans and Rentals
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Account Inquiry: Definition, Purposes, & Effect on Credit Scores
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What Is an Account History? Definition in Finance
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Credit Inquiry: What it Means and Different Types
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Clean-Up Requirement
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Credit Mix
Consumer Credit File
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Available Credit: Meaning and Examples in Credit Cards
Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH)
Balance-To-Limit Ratio
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Credit Agency
Collection-Proof
Baycorp Advantage
Baycorp Advantage
Adequate Notice
Adequate Notice
Adjustment Bureau
Adjustment Bureau
Country Club Billing
Country Club Billing