Credit can be simply defined using three (3) aspects:
* Secured (Collateralized) or Unsecured Credit (is there an asset positioned as a backstop to cover the debt if the borrower defaults)
Example: Auto loan is secured by the car, a credit card is unsecured
* Installment or Revolving Credit (is the loan fixed at a certain amount and paid back in similar installments over time or can the principal and payment of the loan change over time)
Example: Auto loan is installment, home equity line of credit is revolving
* Personal or Business Credit (is the business for an individual/family or for a business)
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There are three main types of credit card companies in the market: bank-issued credit cards, credit unions, and retail store credit cards. Each type offers different benefits and features to consumers.
The different types of banking institutions are: Commercial banks, Credit Unions, and Online banks.
The different types of credit card fraud include identity theft, card skimming, phishing scams, account takeover, and card-not-present fraud.
In the UK, there are various types of credit cards available, including standard credit cards, rewards credit cards, balance transfer credit cards, and cashback credit cards. Each type offers different benefits and features to suit individual financial needs and preferences.
There are a few different types of credit you can get for your business. You can get vendor credit, which is different store accounts, and gas cards, etc. Then there is bank credit. In order to get bank credit you will need to have a pretty strong business credit score.