Delinquency

KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: QAFP® Professionals

Highest Knowledge Level: Understanding


Knowledge Levels and Associated Verbs


Awareness
The state of being aware that something exists / to have familiarity with a particular activity or subject
Understanding
To comprehend the general relationship of particulars / to have an expertise with how something works
Application
Ability to put information to use / to use knowledge for relevant, practical purposes
Evaluation
To judge or conclude by utilizing data / a systematic determination of something’s worth or significance
Define
To state exactly the meaning of
Identify
To be aware of / to recognize and correctly name / to locate an appropriate resource
Explain
To make clear the meaning of / to describe something in more detail or reveal relevant facts or ideas related to it
Determine
To ascertain / to come to a decision, such as by investigation or reasoning
Compare
To note the similarities and differences between two or more things
Estimate
To determine an approximate value for
Calculate
To find the value using mathematics
Convert
To change from one form or purpose to another
Evaluate
To reach a conclusion or make a through careful study
Interpret
To give the meaning of / to construe or understand / to translate orally

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  • Define delinquency. 
  • Explain the impact of delinquency on:
    • Net worth
    • Credit score
    • Credit bureau
    • Interest rate
    • Future borrowings
  • Explain the factors to consider when deciding the priority of debts to repay, such as:
    • Repercussions of failing to pay the debt
    • Interest rate
    • Fees / costs
  • Explain the lender’s right of offset.1
  • Explain the role of debt collection agencies. 
  • Identify that the federal government has rights for delinquent obligations owing to it, such as: 
    • Garnishment of income without judgement
    • Seizure of assets without judgement
    • Encumbrance of assets without judgement
  • Identify that provincial/territorial governments have varying rights for delinquent obligations owing to them.

REFERENCES


1 https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/banking/right-of-offset.html

KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: CFP® Professionals

Highest Knowledge Level: Understanding


Knowledge Levels and Associated Verbs


Awareness
The state of being aware that something exists / to have familiarity with a particular activity or subject
Understanding
To comprehend the general relationship of particulars / to have an expertise with how something works
Application
Ability to put information to use / to use knowledge for relevant, practical purposes
Evaluation
To judge or conclude by utilizing data / a systematic determination of something’s worth or significance
Define
To state exactly the meaning of
Identify
To be aware of / to recognize and correctly name / to locate an appropriate resource
Explain
To make clear the meaning of / to describe something in more detail or reveal relevant facts or ideas related to it
Determine
To ascertain / to come to a decision, such as by investigation or reasoning
Compare
To note the similarities and differences between two or more things
Estimate
To determine an approximate value for
Calculate
To find the value using mathematics
Convert
To change from one form or purpose to another
Evaluate
To reach a conclusion or make a through careful study
Interpret
To give the meaning of / to construe or understand / to translate orally

Hold cursor over or click on each term to read its definition.

  • Define delinquency. 
  • Explain the impact of delinquency on:
    • Net worth
    • Credit score
    • Credit bureau
    • Interest rate
    • Future borrowings
  • Explain the factors to consider when deciding the priority of debts to repay, such as:
    • Repercussions of failing to pay the debt
    • Interest rate
    • Fees / costs
  • Explain the lender’s right of offset.1
  • Explain the role of debt collection agencies. 
  • Identify that the federal government has rights for delinquent obligations owing to it, such as: 
    • Garnishment of income without judgement
    • Seizure of assets without judgement
    • Encumbrance of assets without judgement
  • Identify that provincial/territorial governments have varying rights for delinquent obligations owing to them.

REFERENCES


1 https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/banking/right-of-offset.html