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Credit and Loans Answers

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What is a benefit of obtaining a personal loan?

A
getting money with special repayment terms
B
getting money with favorable interest rates
C
getting small amounts of money to use immediately
D
getting large amounts of money to use immediately
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Which describes the difference between secured and unsecured credit?

A
Secured credit is backed by an asset equal to the value of a loan, while unsecured credit is not guaranteed by a material object.
B
Unsecured credit is backed by an asset equal to the value of a loan, while secured credit is not guaranteed by a material object.
C
Secured credit is risky because banks cannot seize assets, while unsecured credit is less risky because it is backed by material objects.
D
Unsecured credit enables lenders to seize an asset if a loan is not paid, while secured credit prohibits lenders from taking material objects.
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Consumers who pay more than the minimum payment on credit cards

A
pay less interest in the long run.
B
are able to buy more things.
C
see their credit scores decrease.
D
qualify for mortgages.
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What best determines whether a borrower’s interest rate on an adjustable rate loan goes up or down?

A
a fixed interest rate
B
a bank's finances
C
a market's condition
D
a person's finances
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A way to build good credit is

A
using only secured loans.
B
taking out many lines of credit.
C
paying bills when they are due.
D
using only credit cards.
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Which best describes a way people can use personal loans?

A
to buy a house
B
to buy a car
C
to pay for college
D
to pay for groceries
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A
principal borrowed
B
outstanding balance
C
projected balance
10

The chart shows a range of credit scores.

Question illustration
A
find it easy to get a loan.
B
find it hard to get a loan.
C
get a loan with low payments.
D
get a loan with low interest.
11

A credit score is based in part on

A
employment and race.
B
income and location.
C
employment and trust.
D
payment history and total debt.
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Read the scenario.Jay and Laura have been dreaming of purchasing their first home together. They've been diligently saving and have managed to accumulate a significant sum for a down payment.How does their decision to make a larger down payment benefit their financial situation as they purchase a home?

A
It increases the interest rate on the loan.
B
It decreases their credit score.
C
It increases the home’s value.
D
It decreases their monthly payment.
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A way to build good credit is

A
using only secured loans.
B
taking out many lines of credit.
C
paying bills when they are due.
D
using only credit cards.
14

What best determines whether a borrower’s interest rate on an adjustable rate loan goes up or down?

A
a fixed interest rate
B
a bank's finances
C
a market's condition
D
a person's finances
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For which buyer would a lender most likely approve a $200,000 mortgage?

A
a person with a credit score of 800 with a large amount of debt who has recently switched to a lower-paying job
B
a person with a credit score of 760 with a small amount of debt who has had steady employment for many years
C
a person with a credit score of 650 with a large amount of available credit who has a low-paying, but steady job
D
a person with a credit score of 600 with a small amount of available credit who has recently switched to a high-paying job
16

In determining whether to issue a loan, banks are not allowed to ask about an applicant’s

A
employment history.
B
date of birth.
C
country of origin.
D
income tax returns.
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A
credit card
B
mortgage
C
tax
D
bond
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What is a benefit of obtaining a personal loan?

A
getting money with special repayment terms
B
getting money with favorable interest rates
C
getting small amounts of money to use immediately
D
getting large amounts of money to use immediately
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A
credit card
B
mortgage
C
tax
D
bond
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[BLANK]

A
good credit
B
a bank account
C
tax returns

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