Understanding Credit Answers

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Martin used his credit card to buy a new bike. Which statement is true?

A
Martin borrowed money to buy the bike.
B
Martin paid cash at the store.
C
Martin used money from his checking account.
D
Martin saved money over time.
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Check all that you included in your response.

A
A credit report is a detailed written document about a person’s credit history.
B
A credit report contains personal information and any information that can be found in public records.
C
A credit report contains information from collection agencies and information on credit cards or loans.
D
A credit report lists anyone who has requested a copy of the credit report.
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Which are considered good credit practices? Check all that apply.

A
Pay less than the minimum amount due.
B
Make payments on or before the due date.
C
Pay off the full amount with the first monthly statement.
D
Have a plan of how you will repay the money.
E
Choose the credit card with the highest interest rate.
7

Explain what a credit report is and list five kinds of information found on a credit report.

Answer:

A credit report is a detailed written document about a person’s credit history. The report contains personal information, anything found in public records, information from collection agencies, information about credit cards or loans, and a list of those who have requested a copy of the report.

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Which should Mark do to increase his credit score?

A
Pay off his personal loan for his entertainment system.
B
Skip a car payment.
C
Apply for as many credit cards as he can.
D
Make lower monthly payments on his current credit card bill.
9

Which would decrease your credit score? Check all that apply.

A
a decrease in income
B
an increase in debt amount
C
a missed payment
D
a late payment
E
a long credit history
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Be sure to describe what a credit score is and how it is used by lenders.

Answer:

Yes, Ahmed has a very good credit score. A credit score is a numerical rating that shows how good one’s credit is. It ranges from 300 to 850. Lenders will use his credit score to determine how likely it is that he will pay back the loan. With a score of 750, they will be confident that he will pay the money back.

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Check all that you included in your response.

A
Yes, a score of 750 is a good credit score, so Ahmed should qualify for a car loan.
B
Lenders use credit scores to determine how likely one is to pay back a loan.
C
Credit scores range from 300 to 850 and show how good one’s credit is.

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