Category: Credit

  • The Credit Channel of Monetary Policy

    There are a number of macroeconomic theories and models which focus on the role of interest rate and exchange rate channels on the impact of monetary policy actions on the real economy. However, credit markets are another channel which plays a very important role in this regard. The credit channel theory of monetary policy emphasizes…

  • Credit Cards: Benefits and Disadvantages

    Table of Contents Benefits of Using Credit Cards Disadvantages of Using Credit Cards Importance of Good Credit Steps to Build Good Credit Benefits of Using Credit Cards One advantage of credit cards is that they help in building creditworthiness. Information about credit card usage is obtained by card companies and relayed to credit bureaus. If…

  • Cash and Credit Cards: Comparative Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Cash and Card Payments Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The modern world allows people to use more than one type of money to participate in trade. Currently, cash and card payments coexist, although there is a significant trend in favor of greater use of bank cards (Boden et al.). In addition, other…

  • Credit Life and Credit Disability Insurance

    Credit insurance and credit disability insurance are services provided by several insurance companies. For instance, union security life insurance Company which is a member of assurant group (Lamb, 360). The credit insurance clients underwriting is done through several investments programs. Moreover, the company has a corporate office in Irving, Texas where all the credit insurance…

  • The Current Credit Market Turbulence

    Table of Contents Introduction Projected Credit Markets Conclusion Reference Introduction The world is currently experiencing an economic recession which is affecting both small and big economies. Indeed, this is one of the worst economic times experienced by both developing and developed countries. The biggest investment banks are soon to collapse if proper modalities are not…

  • Credit History and House Purchase

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Credit history determines a persons ability to manage debt in the future. It demonstrates the time, place, and organization of the owed credit and affects a persons opportunities and chances for applying for the credits or loans. A person with a low credit history is less likely…

  • Credit Card or Cash: Which To Use?

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction In its many thousands of history, society has had various forms and has evolved through different types and regimes, but one thing has always remained. This thing is money. Once people discovered barter, they invented money, which has undergone much change since then. It has transformed…

  • The Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

    Table of Contents What is a HELOC Advantages of HELOC Didisadvantages of HELOC Lender/Bank Offering the Best HELOC Program Does HELOC Increase Your Mortgage Payment How is HELOC Paid Back? References What is a HELOC Home Equity Line of Credit is a type of credit that is secured by a home and one is able…

  • Investment: A Shift in the Financial Markets, Credit Derivatives

    Introduction Over the past few decades, the financial markets have witnessed rampant product innovation. One of the reasons for this shift arises from increased demand for investment by both individual investors and institutional investors. A large number of investors are considering financial assets as a viable investment destination. The banking industry is one of the…

  • Cash and Credit Cards, Their Pros and Cons

    For most intents and purposes, credit cards are superior to carrying cash. They are more compact and secure and can enable payments over the Internet. The situation for vendors is somewhat different, but credit card readers are becoming increasingly widespread. Nevertheless, many people prefer to use cash instead of cards due to a variety of…