1. CONSUMER CREDIT COSTS: WHAT ARE THEY AND WHO PAYS THEM.
- Author
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Lorenz, Otto C.
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CONSUMER credit ,FINANCE charges ,FINANCE ,CONSUMER finance companies ,CUSTOMER services ,COMMERCIAL law ,PERSONAL finance ,FINANCIAL literacy ,INSTALLMENT plan ,DEBT management ,INTEREST rates - Abstract
The article discusses the cost of consumer credit. Due to consumers' unfamiliarity with credit finance structures, there is a significant amount of confusion and misinformation regarding installment charges. An analysis of finance charges is presented. The critical terms, which determine how charges are calculated are 'constant ratio,' 'actuarial yield,' and 'direct ratio.' A common misconception is that bank charges are lower than finance company charges; they are nearly identical. Both those extending the lines of credit and the consumers using the credit are not adequately informed of their costs.
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- 1940
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