Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

line of credit

Definition

A line of credit is like a flexible loan where a bank lets you borrow money up to a certain limit, and you only pay interest on the amount you actually use. You can borrow and repay as needed, as long as you don't go over your limit.

line of credit is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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