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Question 1

What impact might an economic downturn have on a borrower’s fixed-rate mortgage?

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It has no impact because a fixed-rate mortgage cannot change.

Question 2

What is the best reason for homebuyers to create a budget before taking out a mortgage?

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to plan how to pay off the money they have borrowed

Question 3

Homeowners typically pay property taxes to

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help finance state and local governments.

Question 4

If someone buys a home for $200,000 and makes a 20 percent down payment, that person will have to

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pay $40,000 up front.

Question 5

Borrowers choosing an adjustable-rate mortgage

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often pay a lower interest rate during the first few years.

Question 6

What best explains the relationship between a borrower’s credit score and a down payment requirement?

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Someone with a high credit score may be required to make a lower down payment.

Question 7

An adjustable-rate mortgage is one that

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can change.

Question 8

Many people prefer a fixed-rate mortgage because it

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is predictable.

Question 9

A borrower with bad credit is likely to be charged

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a high interest rate.

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