A.1 Glossary

Table A-1 Glossary

Term Description
DEROG / DEROGATORY Account has had chargeoffs, collections, bankruptcy, or repossession.
MINOR DELINQUENCY Less than or equal to 60 days delinquent.
MAJOR DELINQUENCY Greater than 60 days delinquent.
DEBT RATIO Debt / Available credit.
DEBT TO INCOME RATIO Debt / Income.
APPLICANT STATED Parameter is pulling information stated or in any other way provided by the applicant on the application on the Application Entry form in the system.
APPLICANT CREDIT BUREAU Parameter is pulling information from the credit bureau, as opposed to another source, such as the Application Entry form.
FINANCE

Refers to companies that provide the finance but are not selling the actual object financed, if any.

Example: An independent auto finance company.

SALES FINANCE

Refers to companies that provide the object being financed in addition to the financing.

Example: Marshall Fields card.