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Related MoneyPedia terms
- Secured DebtBorrowing backed by collateral, like a house or car, that the lender can take if you fail to repay the loan.
- Credit CardA card that lets you borrow from a lender for purchases up to a limit, requiring repayment and charging interest on unpaid balances.
- Credit-Builder LoanA small loan where the borrowed money is held until you finish paying, helping you build a positive payment history.
- Credit ScoreA number that sums up how you've handled borrowing, shaping the rates you're offered.
- Credit LimitThe maximum amount a lender lets you borrow on a credit card or line of credit before charges get declined.
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