TERMINOLOGY

What is a variable rate index?
A regularly published measure of widely accepted interest rates which change periodically, such as the 1 Year Treasury Bill rate or Wall Street Prime rate.
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:14 AM
What is a voucher?
This document is to be used with open-end lending. The voucher is to be filled out with each advance taken and will create a paper trail for the credit unio...
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:15 AM
What is amortization?
Amortization is a loan payment schedule characterized by equal periodic payments which are calculated to meet current interest payments and retire the princ...
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:15 AM
What is an acceleration clause?
An acceleration clause is a common provision of a mortgage, deed of trust or note providing that the entire principal shall become immediately due and payab...
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:16 AM
What is an application fee?
An application fee may cover the costs of services such as credit reports, credit investigations, and appraisals. The creditor is free to impose the fee in ...
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:16 AM
What is an initial disclosure?
An initial disclosure is the disclosure received prior to the first credit transaction.
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:17 AM
What is an open end loan addendum?
An open end loan addendum, together with the credit agreement, sets forth the legal obligation between the borrower and lender.
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:18 AM
What is bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a proceeding in a federal court in which a debtor may be relieved from the payment of all or some debts and may be administered by a court app...
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:18 AM
What is closed-end credit?
A closed-end loan or extension of credit in which the proceeds are dispersed in full when the loan closes and must be repaid, including any interest and fin...
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:19 AM
What is collections?
Collections is a procedure followed to bring the loan account current and to file the necessary notices to proceed with foreclosure or repossession when nec...
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:19 AM