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Latest revision as of 16:35, 1 April 2022
Definition
Choosing Credit. In the context of the Financial Competence Framework, Choosing Credit is a topic in the Planning And Managing Finances subject matter domain.[1]
Competences
Mastering the role of Choosing Credit in financial literacy context requires the following competences:
Code | Competency Description | Competency Type |
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289 | Knows or can easily research the different types of credit available (including credit cards, mortgage products, rotating credit facilities or short-term credit), their intended use and the main advantages and disadvantages of each | Knowledge |
290 | Knows whether or not a loan is secured against an asset, and can assess the benefits and disadvantages of using such a loan including the implications of failing to repay the secured credit | Knowledge |
291 | Knows why it is important to be aware of the current interest rate on credit and whether that rate is fixed or variable, as well as the rate of inflation | Knowledge |
292 | Aware that credit can also be accessible online (e.g. through peer-to-peer lending platforms) and is able to distinguish the different features (and risks) | Knowledge |
293 | Aware that different types of mortgages exist, including green mortgages | Knowledge |
294 | Chooses credit products carefully [once the decision has been made to borrow, and once the appropriate credit product has been selected ], taking into account factors such as the interest rate, inflation rate, overall cost and flexibility as well as the amount to be paid on regular repayments | Skill |
295 | Uses comparison tools to evaluate the cost and other characteristics of credit products | Skill |
296 | Confident to ask additional information about different types of credit | Attitude |
297 | Confident to choose a suitable credit provider and product when necessary, also by using available comparison tools | Attitude |
References
- ↑ European Union/OECD (2022), Financial competence framework for adults in the European Union