Here are some definitions in banking. Account Agreement: The contract governing your open-end credit account, it provides information on changes that may occur to the account. Account History: The payment history of an account over a specific period of time, including the number of times the account was past due or over limit. Account Holder: Any and all persons designated and authorized to transact business on behalf of an account. Each account holders signature needs to be on file with the bank. The signature authorizes that person to conduct business on behalf of the account. Accrued Interest: Interest that has been earned but not yet paid. Acquiring Bank: In a merger, the bank that absorbs the bank acquired. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMS): Also known as variable-rate mortgages. The initial interest rate is usually below that of conventional fixed-rate loans. The interest rate may change over the life of the loan as market conditions change. There is typically a maximum (or ceiling) and a minimum (or floor) defined in the loan agreement. If interest rates rise, so does the loan payment. If interest rates fall, the loan payment may
Posted on: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 16:24:33 +0000
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