Credit Card Glossary: Terms and Definitions
Credit rating
A credit rating is a measure of the creditworthiness of a borrower. In credit cards and other borrowing, credit ratings are calculated by the credit bureaus, based on past payment behavior, income, employment and other factors that serve as a general predictor of ability and propensity to repay debts.
Terms from A-Z
Search the CreditCards.com glossary for every credit-related term from "account holder" to "zombie debt." Select a letter for alphabetized terms and definitions.