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Learning and reading at Rwinkwavu Community Library · 2014
Learning and reading at Rwinkwavu Community Library · 2014 · Ready for Reading
AKAGERA SACCO KAYONZA

Money terms,
in everyday language.

Plain-language explanations of terms you may encounter in financial services.

Savings

Ubwizigame

Money set aside for future use.

Capital

Igishoro

Money or other resources used to start or operate an enterprise.

Principal

Inguzanyo ya mbere

The amount borrowed, before interest and other charges under the contract.

Loan interest

Inyungu ku nguzanyo

The cost of using borrowed money, calculated using the agreed method and period.

Outstanding balance

Umwenda usigaye

The amount still owed. Ask whether the figure includes interest or other charges.

Collateral

Ingwate

An asset provided as security for debt obligations under a contract.

Guarantor

Uwishingira

A person who accepts obligations under a guarantee for another party.

Repayment term

Igihe cyo kwishyura

The agreed period over which a debt is to be repaid.

Instalment

Icyiciro cyo kwishyura

A payment due on a scheduled date, potentially including principal, interest and other charges.

Tariff schedule

Urutonde rw’ibiciro

A document listing service charges and the conditions under which they apply.

Available balance

Amafaranga aboneka kuri konti

The money you can use, which may differ from the total balance recorded.

Account statement

Inyandiko y’ibikorwa bya konti

A record of account inflows, outflows and balances over a period.

Business profit

Inyungu y’umushinga

Revenue less the related costs for a period; it is not the same as cash on hand.

Cash flow

Urujya n’uruza rw’amafaranga

The timing and amount of money received and paid.

Cooperative share

Umugabane muri koperative

An ownership contribution governed by the cooperative’s rules; it is distinct from ordinary savings.

One-time code (OTP)

Kode y’igihe kimwe

A code used to confirm an action or sign-in. Do not share it with someone who calls or messages you.