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Related MoneyPedia terms
- Personal LoanA lump-sum loan, usually unsecured, repaid in fixed installments and used for anything from debt consolidation to big purchases.
- MortgageA loan used to buy a home, where the property itself acts as collateral the lender can take if you stop paying.
- Finance ChargeThe total cost of borrowing on an account for a period, including interest and any applicable fees.
- PrincipalThe original amount of money you borrow, separate from the interest and fees that get added on top of it.
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