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Credit
The ability to borrow money or to purchase goods or services on the promise of future payment.
More Details
Credit is a financial tool that allows individuals and businesses to borrow money from lenders in order to make purchases or investments. The money must be paid back to the lender, along with any interest or fees that may be due.
Example
If you want to buy a new car but do not have enough cash on hand to pay for it outright, you may take out an automobile loan which is a type of installment credit.
Related Terms
Account Statement
An official summary of all transactions and activities that occur in an account over the course of a given period of time.
Disclosure
The act of making information known to the public or to a specific individual or group.
Terms of Service
Terms of Service (TOS) are the legal agreements between a service provider and a user that govern the use of the service.