Debt Dictionary
Home Equity
The value of real estate calculate by the market value of the home minus the amount of unpaid mortgage.
Home Equity Debt
A loan or line of credit secured by the borrower's home.
Home Equity Line of Credit
A revolving credit line offered by lenders allowing homeowners a second mortgage that uses the homeowner's equity as collateral.
Home Equity Loan
An installment loan secured by the accumulated equity of the borrower's home. A form of closed-end credit featuring a fixed interest rate, monthly payment and term.
Installment Loan
An extension of money arranged to allow borrowers to repay the principal and interest in equal payments over a fixed term.
Interest
The cost of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage rate.
Interest Rate
A percentage charged by a lender for borrowing money.
Introductory Rate
A low interest rate carried by a credit card for an initial period, usually three months.
Junk Fees
The excessive and unnecessary costs charged by credit card companies or personal loan lenders.
Keogh Plan
A retirement plan for a self-employed individual who can deduct contributions from taxable income.
The value of real estate calculate by the market value of the home minus the amount of unpaid mortgage.
Home Equity Debt
A loan or line of credit secured by the borrower's home.
Home Equity Line of Credit
A revolving credit line offered by lenders allowing homeowners a second mortgage that uses the homeowner's equity as collateral.
Home Equity Loan
An installment loan secured by the accumulated equity of the borrower's home. A form of closed-end credit featuring a fixed interest rate, monthly payment and term.
Installment Loan
An extension of money arranged to allow borrowers to repay the principal and interest in equal payments over a fixed term.
Interest
The cost of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage rate.
Interest Rate
A percentage charged by a lender for borrowing money.
Introductory Rate
A low interest rate carried by a credit card for an initial period, usually three months.
Junk Fees
The excessive and unnecessary costs charged by credit card companies or personal loan lenders.
Keogh Plan
A retirement plan for a self-employed individual who can deduct contributions from taxable income.




