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Credit and Debt

Keroy King
November 07, 2014
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Credit and Debt

credit and debt, credit cards

Keroy King

November 07, 2014
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  2. 3 www.lifethenfinance.com What is credit ?
 n  Credit is a

    loan from a bank, store or company. n  The lender makes the purchase for you and overtime you must pay them back. n  A credit card is the tool used to make purchase. n  The lender of your credit card, charges interest each month until you pay them back in full. n  When you use a credit card, if you do not pay off the card in full each month you are paying more than what you purchased the item for because of fees.
  3. 4 www.lifethenfinance.com Credit : Cont….
 n  Many credit cards offer

    bonuses like gifts and airline miles with each purchase. n  Credit card users that pay their bills off in full each month can reduce the cost of other purchases. n  In some cases, credit cards have a more streamlined process incases of fraudulent charges.
  4. 5 www.lifethenfinance.com What is a debit card?
 n  This card

    is linked to a bank account. n  Automatically deducts purchase amount from your bank account n  Cannot make a purchase for more than the balance in your account n  If you have $400 in your account and want to make a $500 purchase you can`t not with a debit card
  5. 6 www.lifethenfinance.com Debit card: Cont…. n  Exception: n  If you

    have overdraft protection on your account, you can overdraw your account up-to the maximum amount allowed by your overdraft protection policy. n  A debit card is an alternative to carrying cash. n  When you use a debit card at some stores you can ask for cash back with your purchase.
  6. 7 www.lifethenfinance.com What is a credit report or credit history?


    n  Credit Report: n  A detailed report about a person`s credit history, which outlines payback history, debt owed and paid; to help lenders determine credit worthiness for future lending.
  7. 8 www.lifethenfinance.com Importance of a good credit score n  Credit

    Score: n  A measure of credit risk determined from one`s credit history using a standard form of measurement. n  For example: n  A score of a 740 equals a grade bA`, where as a score of a 550 equals a grade bF.`
  8. 9 www.lifethenfinance.com Financial Reputation: n  The worthiness of a person`s

    personal financial payback history; the lower the reputation the less likely one-will payback debts.
  9. 10 www.lifethenfinance.com Good Credit: n  Purchases $1000 n  Interest Rate

    7% n  Monthly Payment $10 n  Years to Pay off amount 12 months n  Interest Paid $440 n  Actual Cost $1,440
  10. 11 www.lifethenfinance.com Bad Credit: n  Purchases $1000 n  Interest Rate

    27% n  Monthly Payment $23 n  Years to Pay off amount 12 months n  Interest Paid $2,312 n  Actual Cost $3,312
  11. 12 www.lifethenfinance.com Buying with Cash: n  Purchases $1000 n  Amount

    Saved each month $125 n  Months to save up $1000 [8] n  Interest Earned the money in savings $30 n  Actual Cost $970
  12. 13 www.lifethenfinance.com Interest Rates: n  A rate that is charged

    for borrowing money from a lender; usually in the amount of a percentage of your total balance owed. n  Interest: n  The fee that is charged by a lender for borrowing money; this amount is usually determined from an interest rate. n  Lender: n  A company, organization or person that lends money to a consumer. n  Grace Period: n  The time a lender allows between your purchase and payment where they do not charge you any interest. This is typically around 30 days.
  13. 14 www.lifethenfinance.com What is considered Good Debt ? n  Home

    Loans: n  Purchasing a home may be a good investment because, in many locations, the value can increase over-time n  Business Loans: n  For entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their business n  Education Loans: n  Student loans and other investments that finance one`s education.
  14. 15 www.lifethenfinance.com 
 What is considered Bad Debt ? n 

    Credit Cards: n  Any type of credit card is considered a bad debt. Credit cards carry high interest rates, finance charges and other charges. n  Personal Loans: n  Cash loans from a bank or company. They carry high interest rates. n  Pay Day Loans: n  These are similar to personal loans, in most cases you n  guarantee to pay it off with your next paycheck. n  Auto Loans: n  Since a car declines in value and offers no income this classifies it as bad debt.
  15. 16 www.lifethenfinance.com Auto/Car Loan n  A car loan is considered

    a bad debt since the value of the car declines in value and no income is received (unless driving a limo, cab or bus) n  ** Your credit report score determines the type of car loan you will qualify for. The better the credit the better the loan you will be able to get**
  16. 17 www.lifethenfinance.com What is identity theft ? n  This is

    when someone who uses your personal identifying information to commit fraud or other crimes, usually for personal gain.
  17. 18 www.lifethenfinance.com Personal Identifying information: n  Examples: n  Social Security

    Number/ Taxpayer ID number n  Driver`s License Number or State Identification Card Number n  Credit Card Numbers n  Bank Account Information
  18. 19 www.lifethenfinance.com Incase of identity theft.... n  Contact: n  The

    three credit bureaus: Trans Union, Equifax, Experian n  The Federal Trade Commission n  The IRS n  Internet Crime Complaint n  Local Police department n  ** You can check it at www.annualcreditreport.com for free once per year**
  19. 20 www.lifethenfinance.com What is collateral ? n  Collateral: n  Lenders

    estimate the value of the collateral offered to reduce their risk. n  if you are purchasing a car and get an auto loan—your collateral would be the car. n  If you don`t pay back the loan the lender will take the car.
  20. 21 www.lifethenfinance.com Determining the value of the collateral ?
 n 

    The collateral is determined by calculating the difference between the cars` value and how much a person pays down. n  For example: n  if someone purchases a $20,000 car and puts down $10,000—the lender would have $10,000 in collateral—a safer loan.
  21. 22 www.lifethenfinance.com High and low risk loan n  Low-risk loan:

    n  A friend borrows $200 but gives you his laptop valued at $400 until he repays you. n  …If he doesn`t repay you then you can sell the laptop and get your $200 back plus make some money. n  High-risk loan: n  A friend borrowed $250 and gave you a bike valued at $50 even if you sold the bike at full value you would still lose $200.
  22. 23 www.lifethenfinance.com Finding a mortgage that`s right for you …

    n  How long do you plan to keep the property? n  What are your real estate market predictions over that time? n  What payments can you afford? n  What is your risk tolerance? n  If it`s a rental property, what kind of cash flow are you looking to achieve? n  Are you trying to pay down the principle balance? n  How does this property fit into your overall financial plans?
  23. 24 www.lifethenfinance.com What lenders are looking for? n  Credit: n 

    Maintain an excellent credit status and qualifying for a home loan will be much easier. n  Equity: n  On a home purchase, equity is equal to the amount of money you put down on a property. n  Assets n  Lenders want to see on average at least three months of mortgage payments in an account.
  24. 25 www.lifethenfinance.com What lenders are looking for? Cont… n  Debt

    to Income Ratio n  Shows the lenders you have the ability to afford monthly loan payments. n  If you make $3500 per month and your mortgage payment is $3000, that doesn`t look good for you. n  The lender will be thinking, lHow can they afford to pay me??z This is why you make a sensible budget plan—to avoid getting into indebted situations.
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