Credit cards are one example, as are lines of credit, including home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). Non-revolving loans, such as mortgages and auto loans, have a fixed end date and a prescribed repayment schedule. They often involve a more extensive credit application process and a more detailed credit agreement.
If you are looking for information specific to your account, contact the bank or institution that issued your card. By law, the issuer must make your agreement available to you upon request.
A cardholder agreement is a legal document outlining the terms under which a credit card is offered to a customer. Among other provisions, the cardholder agreement states the annual percentage rate (APR) of the card, as well as how the card's minimum payments are calculated.
An installment contract is a single contract that is completed by a series of performances –such as payments, performances of a service, or delivery of goods–rather than being performed all at one time.
The two most common types of credit accounts are installment credit and revolving credit, and credit cards are considered revolving credit.
While the IRS typically doesn't allow taxpayers to have two separate installment agreements, adding a new tax debt to an existing installment plan is possible. However, taxpayers must act swiftly before the IRS assesses the new tax balance and potential default occurs, triggering enforcement actions.
Setting up the payment plan Calculate the total amount due and the payment schedule. Determine the payment amounts, due dates and payment method. Write the agreement, detailing the payment plan. Include the date of the agreement and the parties involved. Get both parties to sign the agreement.