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The type of credit people are most likely to use for small purchases during their lifetime is

A
a credit card.
B
a personal loan.
C
an auto loan.
D
a mortgage.
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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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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.
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

Which describes an example of using unsecured credit?

A
Someone buys new gutters for a home with a credit card.
B
Someone buys a new vehicle with a loan from a car dealer.
C
Someone buys a new home with a mortgage from a bank.
D
Someone buys a new boat with a loan from a boat dealer.
6

An example of secured credit is a

A
payday loan.
B
credit card.
C
mortgage.
D
medical bill.
7

The simple interest on a loan of $200 at 10 percent interest per year is

A
$10 per year until the loan is paid off.
B
$15 per year until the loan is paid off.
C
$20 per year until the loan is paid off.
D
$25 per year until the loan is paid off.
8

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.
9

Read the scenario.Casey has been saving for a new car and is ready to make a purchase. Having a substantial amount to put down as a down payment, Casey approaches the car dealership. The salesperson and the loan officer view Casey's willingness to make a high down payment positively.Why would Casey be considered a lower risk by the lender for planning to make a high down payment?

A
It shows that Casey prefers a high-interest rate.
B
It shows that Casey is committed to paying off the loan.
C
It shows that Casey may not need a loan at all.
D
It shows that Casey might refinance the loan soon.
10

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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