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Financial terms beginning with H

2 terms in our plain-English finance glossary starting with the letter H.

  • Hard Search

    A full credit check left on your file when you apply for credit, which other lenders can see.

  • Hire Purchase — HP

    Buying goods by instalments, where you only own the item after the final payment.

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