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
5

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
7

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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