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Banking

The business of a banker, banking involves an establishment for the loaning, holding, exchanging, or issuing of money. Also deals with the transmission of funds and the extensions of credit.

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Truth in Lending Act (TILA)

Banking; General banking

The Truth in Lending Act is a Federal law that requires lenders to provide standardized information so that borrowers can compare loan terms. In general, lenders must provide ...

uncollected funds

Banking; General banking

A portion of a deposit balance that has not yet been collected by the depository bank.

uniform commercial code (UCC)

Banking; General banking

A set of statutes enacted by the various States to provide consistency among the States' commercial laws. It includes negotiable instruments, sales, stock transfers, trust and ...

uniform gift to minors account

Banking; General banking

A UGMA provides a child under the age of 18 (a minor) with a way to own investments. The money is in the minor's name, but the custodian (usually the parent) has the ...

usury

Banking; General banking

Charging an illegally high interest rate on a loan.

usury rates

Banking; General banking

The maximum rate of interest lenders may charge borrowers. The usury rate is generally set by State law.

variable rate

Banking; General banking

Any interest rate or dividend that changes on a periodic basis.