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Credit Limit

Noun
US US /ˈkredɪt ˈlɪmɪt/ GB UK /ˈkredɪt ˈlɪmɪt/
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Definition

The maximum amount of credit a lender will extend to a borrower.

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Example

Credit Limit plays a key role in banking operations and personal borrowing decisions.

In Practice

Closely related to Credit Card, Credit Score.

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Case Study

Credit Limit - key concept in Banking & Interest.

Word Usage

Credit cards; Overdraft; Line of credit

Finance Banking & Interest

Use Case

Applied in Banking & Interest contexts: Credit cards; Overdraft

Also Known As

banking-interest

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