3.7 How Credit Works Answers

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How are mortgage and auto loans similar?

A
The loan is issued by the seller.
B
Money is given to the borrower monthly.
C
Interest rates are rarely charged.
D
The item purchased is used as collateral.
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cashcollateralfeesinterest

A
cash
B
collateral
C
fees
D
interest
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Interest rates on credit cards

A
can be paid annually.
B
change with the balance.
C
decrease with early payment.
D
can vary widely.
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How do government regulators protect consumers?

A
by investigating complaints made by lenders
B
by using borrower information responsibly
C
by disclosing accurate credit terms
D
by ensuring lenders comply with the law
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APR on a loan may be adjusted based on a borrower’s

A
offered collateral.
B
credit history.
C
loan fees.
D
scheduled repayments.
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How is a merchant credit card different from a title loan?

A
A merchant credit card is a secured loan, while a title loan is unsecured.
B
A merchant credit card does not have a fixed interest, while a title loan does.
C
A merchant credit card is an unsecured loan, while a title loan is a secured loan.
D
A merchant credit card requires no payment, while a title loan requires a payment.
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It is important to shop around for credit because banks and financial institutions

A
have varying credit histories.
B
charge different fees.
C
follow different laws.
D
have varying discriminatory policies.
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What does the value of collateral or down payment affect? Check all that apply.the amount borrowedthe interest ratethe lender’s perceived riskthe repayment schedulethe credit cards available

A
the amount borrowed
B
the interest rate
C
the lender’s perceived risk
D
the repayment schedule
E
the credit cards available
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Which best describes secured credit?

A
It is backed by a valuable asset.
B
It carries no risk for the lender.
C
It can be easily obtained.
D
It limits a borrower’s debt.
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How do government regulators protect consumers?

A
by investigating complaints made by lenders
B
by using borrower information responsibly
C
by disclosing accurate credit terms
D
by ensuring lenders comply with the law
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What are the advantages of following a strict repayment schedule? Check all that apply.It eliminates the need for secured credit.It prevents additional fees from being charged.It guarantees the borrower possible new loans.It prevents some interest rate increases.It shows that the borrower is responsible.

A
It eliminates the need for secured credit.
B
It prevents additional fees from being charged.
C
It guarantees the borrower possible new loans.
D
It prevents some interest rate increases.
E
It shows that the borrower is responsible.
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Which types of credit are most similar to each other?

A
auto loan and mortgage loan
B
auto loan and personal loan
C
credit card and mortgage loan
D
mortgage loan and personal loan
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Which type of loan most often involves long-term repayment over 30 years?

A
auto loans
B
credit cards
C
mortgage loans
D
personal loans
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Calvin and Trish started a cleaning company, but unfortunately their competitors offered lower prices, and the company failed. Calvin and Trish had borrowed $20,000 to start the business.What is one consequence they would face if they go through bankruptcy?

A
They will face legal charges.
B
Their credit will be impacted for several years.
C
They will be prohibited from getting a future business loan.
D
They will have to pay back the full loan along with all interest.
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Calvin and Trish started a cleaning company, but unfortunately their competitors offered lower prices, and the company failed. Calvin and Trish had borrowed $20,000 to start the business.What is one consequence they would face if they go through bankruptcy?

A
They will face legal charges.
B
Their credit will be impacted for several years.
C
They will be prohibited from getting a future business loan.
D
They will have to pay back the full loan along with all interest.

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