Overdraft Loan

KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: QAFP® Professionals

Highest Knowledge Level: Evaluation


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 an overdraft loan.
  • Explain the purposes for which an overdraft loan may be used.
  • Explain for whom an overdraft loan may be suitable.
  • Explain how interest is calculated on an overdraft loan.
  • Explain the lenders right to demand payment at any time for an overdraft loan.
  • Explain the costs that may be charged by an overdraft loan provider.
  • Estimate the terms for an overdraft loan. 
  • Determine how each of these factors may impact the suitability of an overdraft loan:
    • Purpose of credit or borrowed funds
    • Amount of credit requested / required
    • Ongoing need for borrowing capacity
    • Expected variability of interest rates
    • Cost, including interest and fees
    • Impact on cash flow
    • Payment options (schedule, amounts, options)
    • Expected prepayments
    • Collateral requirements
    • Expected lifetime of collateral (if applicable)
    • Closure requirements / costs
    • Tax impact
  • Evaluate how each of the factors may impact the suitability of an overdraft loan.

KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: CFP® Professionals

Highest Knowledge Level: Evaluation


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 an overdraft loan.
  • Explain the purposes for which an overdraft loan may be used.
  • Explain for whom an overdraft loan may be suitable.
  • Explain how interest is calculated on an overdraft loan.
  • Explain the lender’s right to demand payment at any time for an overdraft loan.
  • Explain the costs that may be charged by an overdraft loan provider.
  • Estimate the terms for an overdraft loan. 
  • Determine how each of these factors may impact the suitability of an overdraft loan:
    • Purpose of credit or borrowed funds
    • Amount of credit requested / required
    • Ongoing need for borrowing capacity
    • Expected variability of interest rates
    • Cost, including interest and fees
    • Impact on cash flow
    • Payment options (schedule, amounts, options)
    • Expected prepayments
    • Collateral requirements
    • Expected lifetime of collateral (if applicable)
    • Closure requirements / costs
    • Tax impact
  • Evaluate how each of the factors may impact the suitability of an overdraft loan.