Friday, October 5, 2007

THE COST OF CREDIT

THE COST OF CREDIT

Shopping Is the First Step
What Laws Apply?
The Finance Charge and Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
A Comparison
Cost of Open-end Credit
Leasing Costs and Terms
Open-end Leases and Balloon Payments
Costs of Settlement on a House

APPLYING FOR CREDIT

Discrimination
What Law Applies?
What Creditors Look For
Information the Creditor Can't Use
Special Rules
Discrimination Against Women
If You're Turned Down

CREDIT HISTORIES AND RECORDS

Building Up a Good Record
What Laws Apply?
Credit Histories for Women
Keeping Up Credit Records

OTHER ASPECTS OF USING CREDIT

What Laws Apply?
Billing Errors
Defective Goods or Services
Prompt Credit for Payments and Refunds for Credit Balances
Cancelling a Mortgage
Lost or Stolen Credit Cards
Unsolicited Cards

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