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Wednesday's Term of the Day: Maxed Out

A slang term for using up the entire credit limit on a credit card or a line of credit. Borrowing the maximum limit on credit cards hurts your credit score.

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Wednesday's Term of the Day: Statement of Intention

A declaration made by a chapter 7 debtor concerning plans for dealing with consumer debts that are secured by property of the estate.

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Wednesday's Term of the Day: 3/1 Interest Only ARM

An adjustable rate mortgage in which none of the payments go toward paying off the loan principal for the first three years.

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Wednesday's Term of the Day: Motion to Lift the Automatic Stay

A request by a creditor to allow the creditor to take action against the debtor or the debtor's property that would otherwise be prohibited by the automatic stay.

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Wednesday's Term of the Day: Introductory Rate
A temporary, low interest rate offered on a credit card in order to attract customers. An introductory rate must remain in effect for a minimum of 6 months before converting to a normal or variable rate.

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Wednesday's Term of the Day: Confirmation

Bankruptcy judges's approval of a plan of reorganization or liquidation in chapter 11, or payment plan in chapter 12 or 13.

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