3.7 How Credit Works Answers

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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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Georgia needs to periodically use her credit card for extra money to pay for medical and unexpected expenses. She usually pays it off every six months.Which type of repayment schedule is described in this scenario?

A
fixed
B
revolving
C
installment
D
collateralized
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What is collateral?

A
a type of unsecured credit
B
property given as security for a loan
C
funds borrowed to buy property
D
a payment to reduce overall debt
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What is collateral?

A
a type of unsecured credit
B
property given as security for a loan
C
funds borrowed to buy property
D
a payment to reduce overall debt
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Clarissa and Carlos are homeowners who have decided to purchase a piece of land adjacent to their home. The land is for sale for $10,000.Which loan would require them to use their vehicle as collateral?

A
title loan
B
payday loan
C
merchant loan
D
peer-to-peer loan
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What consequences do borrowers face if they miss many payments? Check all that apply.difficulty getting loansgarnished wageselimination of all creditlost collateralcompounded late fees

A
difficulty getting loans
B
garnished wages
C
elimination of all credit
D
lost collateral
E
compounded late fees
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Read the information about two competing credit cards. Credit Card 1Credit Card 2Interest rate0% introductory rate, then 13.8% after one year12.1%Annual feeNoneNo annual fee in the first year, then $30 each year thereafterCredit Card 1 would be the better option if the borrower

A
had major expenses in the first year.
B
spent a lot of money in the second year.
C
used the card regularly in the long term.
D
carried a large balance in the long term.
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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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Lenders are prohibited from

A
considering borrowers’ race, sex, and national origin.
B
explaining to borrowers why their application was rejected.
C
using borrowers’ information in a responsible manner.
D
considering borrowers’ sources of income other than salary.

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