"ABA #", "" "ACH", "In banking, ACH stands for Automated Clearing House, which is a network that coordinates electronic payments and automated money transfers. ACH is a way to move money between banks without using paper checks, wire transfers, credit card networks, or cash." "Ammortize (Ammortization)", "Amortization is an accounting term that refers to the process of allocating the cost of an intangible asset over a period of time. It also refers to the repayment of loan principal over time." "APR", "An annual percentage rate (APR) is the annual rate charged for borrowing or earned through an investment. APR is expressed as a percentage that represents the actual yearly cost of funds over the term of a loan." "Appreciation", "Appreciation, in general terms, is an increase in the value of an asset over time. The increase can occur for a number of reasons, including increased demand or weakening supply, or as a result of changes in inflation or interest rates" "Asset", "An asset is a resource with economic value that an individual, corporation or country owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide a future benefit. Assets are reported on a company's balance sheet and are bought or created to increase a firm's value or benefit the firm's operations.<br /> An asset can be thought of as something that, in the future, can generate cash flow, reduce expenses, or improve sales, regardless of whether it's manufacturing equipment or a patent." "Balloon Payment", "A balloon loan is a type of loan that does not fully amortize over its term. Since it is not fully amortized, a balloon payment is required at the end of the term to repay the remaining principal balance of the loan" "Bank Draft (Automatic Draft)", "A bank draft is a payment on behalf of a payer that is guaranteed by the issuing bank. Typically, banks will review the bank draft requester's account to see if sufficient funds are available for the check to clear. Once it has been confirmed that sufficient funds are available, the bank effectively sets aside the funds from the person's account to be given out when the bank draft is used. A draft ensures the payee a secure form of payment. And the payer's bank account balance will be decreased by the money withdrawn from the account." "A.R.M. (Adjustable Rate Mortgage)", "An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a type of mortgage in which the interest rate applied on the outstanding balance varies throughout the life of the loan. Normally, the initial interest rate is fixed for a period of time, after which it resets periodically, often every year or even monthly. The interest rate resets based on a benchmark or index plus an additional spread, called an ARM margin." "Bankruptcy", "Bankruptcy is a legal term for when a person or business cannot repay their outstanding debts. The bankruptcy process begins with a petition filed by the debtor, which is most common, or on behalf of creditors, which is less common. All of the debtor's assets are measured and evaluated, and the assets may be used to repay a portion of outstanding debt." "Bond", "A bond is a fixed income instrument that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower (typically corporate or governmental). A bond could be thought of as an I.O.U. between the lender and borrower that includes the details of the loan and its payments. A bond has an end date when the principal of the loan is due to be paid to the bond owner and usually includes the terms for variable or fixed interest payments that will be made by the borrower. Bonds are used by companies, municipalities, states, and sovereign governments to finance projects and operations. Owners of bonds are debtholders, or creditors, of the issuer." "Branch", "Branch banking is engaging in banking activities such as accepting deposits or making loans at facilities away from a bank's home office. Branch banking has gone through significant changes since the 1980s in response to a more competitive nationwide financial services market" "Certificate of Deposit (CD)", "A certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings certificate with a fixed maturity date and specified fixed interest rate that can be issued in any denomination aside from minimum investment requirements. A CD restricts access to the funds until the maturity date of the investment" "Card Holder", "Card holder or cardholder may refer to: A person who owns a card, such as a cardholder of a credit card or debit card." "Authorized User<br /> Authorized Signer", "Refers to A person who owns an account, such as a cardholder of a credit card or debit card for checking, savings, investment accounts. This is the person or persons who can make/take action on the account" "Cash Reserve (Multi Purpose)", "Cash reserves refer to the money a company or individual keeps on hand to meet short-term and emergency funding needs. Short-term investments that enable customers to quickly gain access to their money, often in exchange for a lower rate of return, can also be called cash reserves." "Cashiers Check", "A cashier's check is a check drawn from a bank's own funds, instead of yours, and signed by a cashier or teller. It is unlike a regular check because the bank guarantees payment, not the check writer." "Capital<br /> (uses, point of use)", "wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or available or contributed for a particular purpose such as starting a company or investing." "Certified Check", "A certified check is a personal check written by a bank account holder, drawn on the account and guaranteed by the bank. The bank verifies that the signature is genuine and that the check writer has enough money for the transaction, and sets aside the full amount of the check for when it’s cashed or deposited." "Charge Off", "A charge-off is a debt, for example on a credit card, that is deemed unlikely to be collected by the creditor because the borrower has become substantially delinquent after a period of time. However, a charge-off does not mean a write-off of the debt entirely." "Collateral", "something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default"
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