Credit and Loans Answers

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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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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
4

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
5

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
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The chart shows a range of credit scores.

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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.
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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.
9

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.
10

Which statement is true of both mortgages and auto loans?

A
They are riskier than student loans for lenders.
B
They do not require a minimum payment.
C
They are secured loans and generally require a down payment.
D
They have higher interest rates than credit cards.

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