Mortgages and Home Ownership — Unit test Answers

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4

Which is considered a good credit practice?

A
Use the credit card with the highest interest rate.
B
Make late payments.
C
Pay more than the minimum amount that is due.
D
Borrow more than one can afford to repay.
5

A down payment is usually what percentage of the asking price of a home?

0
0–5 percent
5
5–20 percent
2
20–50 percent
5
50–75 percent
7

Jessica is trying to get a credit card. She has a credit score of 790. How is Jessica’s lender likely to view this credit score?

J
Jessica is low risk and will pay her outstanding balances on time.
J
Jessica is low risk but will not pay her outstanding balances on time.
J
Jessica is high risk and will pay her outstanding balances on time.
J
Jessica is high risk but will not pay her outstanding balances on time.
8

A mortgage is a legal agreement between a borrower and a

c
city agency.
f
family court judge.
w
wealthy relative.
b
bank.
10

most likely

p
plan to rent out their homes.
m
must repay the loan in five to ten years.
a
are unwilling to accept any risk in borrowing money.
r
remain in their homes for 30 years or more.
13

Which describes the difference between a personal loan and a credit card?

A
Credit cards offer lump sums of money, while personal loans set a maximum amount a person can borrow.
B
Credit cards are secured loans for large amounts, while personal loans are unsecured for small purchases.
C
Personal loans offer lump sums of money, while credit cards set a maximum amount a person can borrow.
D
Personal loans are secured for small purchases, while credit cards are unsecured loans for large amounts.

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