{"id":3100,"date":"2020-02-26T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T00:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vidalia.com.ph\/blog\/?p=3100"},"modified":"2023-09-06T10:14:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T02:14:32","slug":"lending-terminologies-to-know-before-apply-loan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vidalia.com.ph\/blog\/lending-terminologies-to-know-before-apply-loan\/","title":{"rendered":"Lending Terminologies you need to know before you apply for a Loan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a loan has always been more challenging than today. Private lending companies and banks are now only one tap and click away from internet use. You do not have to exert any effort or ample time to apply for a loan. However, admit it or not, as you only focus on getting your loan approved, you tend to overlook some lending terminologies you need help understanding. Thus, before you get into serious debt, here\u2019s a list of necessary lending jargon you must know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. SEC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEC, or Securities and Exchange Commission, is the administrative body in charge of regulating and supervising the finance sector in the Philippines. They are responsible for formulating policies and commendations about the issues concerning the securities market. In terms of lending, the SEC ensures that lenders operate legally while protecting the public against exploitation and other unlawful practices. To ensure you won\u2019t be scammed, you can always visit the<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sec.gov.ph\/lending-companies-and-financing-companies\/list-of-lending-companies\/\"><b>official SEC website<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the complete list of registered lending companies in the Philippines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vidalia.com.ph\/\"><b>Vidalia Lending Corp. <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adheres to Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with License No. CS200813771 and COA No. 279 were issued in October 2008.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Principal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In finance, the term \u201cprincipal\u201d can convey many meanings. In talks of a loan, \u201cprincipal\u201d can be defined as the amount of money being lent to you without interest. However, note that it could also mean your loan balance after you make a payment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Interest Rate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interest rate is also known as the percentage of the principal or the cost of your loan. Lending companies offer different interest rates, and you must compare them before you avail of their loan offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Term Loan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common type of loan is called a term loan. Being on a term loan means agreeing to make regular payments to your lender for a specific timeframe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Assets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assets are valuable things you own that you can use as collateral if you apply for a secured loan. A secured loan requires collateral to assure your lender that you will be repaying the borrowed money, but in return, they shall allow your loan a\u00a0 lower interest rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Liabilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simple words, liabilities are a person&#8217;s or company&#8217;s financial obligations or debts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Repayment Period or Tenor<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenor is the agreed time for the borrower to repay their loan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>8. APR<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APR, or Annual Percentage Rate, equals the estimated amount of interest you need to pay plus the exact amount of the borrowed money. So, as you know, APR will depend on the lending company and the type of loan you are applying for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>9. Loan Calculator<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lending companies, especially those you can find online, provide a loan calculator. You can use the loan calculator to estimate your loan based on the terms you want and the lending company&#8217;s interest rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>10.\u00a0Credit Score<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A credit score shows the creditworthiness of an individual. The higher your score, the higher the chance of securing a better interest rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>11. Prepayment Penalty<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepayment Penalty is also known as early repayment charges. This penalty applies when you repay your loan earlier than the agreed maturity date.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>12. Default Charges<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have a default charge if you miss a scheduled repayment to your lender. This means you will get an increase in the amount of loan you need to repay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vidalia Lending has helped thousands of customers with their financial problems since 2008. If you want to apply for a loan, you can check our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vidalia.com.ph\/loans\/\"><b>Loan page<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and choose a loan that will fit your needs. Borrow money today and get fixed regular payments with no hidden fees. If you have more questions, visit our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vidalia.com.ph\/help\/\"><b>Help Center<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3108\" src=\"https:\/\/vidalia.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/p2pl-content-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"apply for a loan\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vidalia.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/p2pl-content-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vidalia.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/p2pl-content-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vidalia.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/p2pl-content-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vidalia.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/p2pl-content-1080x565.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/vidalia.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/p2pl-content.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a loan has always been more challenging than today. Private lending companies and banks are now only one tap and click away from internet use. You do not have to exert any effort or ample time to apply for a loan. 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