17 June 2010

Glossary - B


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Balance sheet
A statement that shows the assets, liabilities and net worth of an individual.

Balloon loan
A mortgage in which monthly installments are not large enough to repay the loan by the end of the term. As a result, the final payment due is the lump sum of the remaining principal.

Bankruptcy
A proceeding in which an insolvent debtor can obtain relief from payment of certain obligations. Bankruptcies remain on a credit record for seven years and can severely limit a person's ability to borrow.

Bargain sale
The sale of a piece of property for less than market value.