by Birlie » Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:24 pm
Credit limit What Does Credit Limit Mean? The amount of credit that a financial institution extends to a client. Credit limit also refers to the maximum amount a credit card company will allow someone to borrow on a single card. Credit limits are usually determined based on information contained in the application of the person seeking credit, or that person's credit rating. Investopedia explains Credit Limit A borrower's credit limit may be raised after he or she exhibits timely and full repayments. However, having a high credit limit and multiple lines of credit may hurt a person's overall credit rating. In these cases, new potential lenders can see that the applicant has access to a large amount of debt, which may lower the chances that this person will be able to repay his or her debts in the future. As a result, new potential lenders might be less likely to offer an additional source of debt. Sources: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/credit_limit.asp nicole8 43 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.