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Mortgages and Home Ownership — Unit test Answers

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Lyle deposited a check for $75.26. He’ll use the check register to record his transaction. What will be his new balance?

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$821.00
B
$896.44
C
$938.00
D
$979.56
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Isabella bought a CD player at the store. She will receive the bill at the end of the month. She plans to pay $30 each month until the bill is paid in full. How did Isabella pay for the CD player?

A
cash
B
check
C
credit card
D
debit card
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Dahlia is explaining to her sister why a positive credit history is important. Which of the following should Dahlia give as reasons for a positive credit history? Check all that apply.

A
A good credit history portrays irresponsibility.
B
A good credit history results in lower interest rates.
C
A good credit history makes borrowing easier.
D
A good credit history results in higher interest rates.
E
A good credit history may result in denial of a rental application.
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Which bank does not charge at all for using the ATM? Bank Account Terms and Conditions

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Bank A
B
Bank B
C
Bank C
D
Bank D
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Aria has a credit card that gives a 5% discount on every purchase and free shipping when used online. The annual percentage rate on the credit card is 18%. Aria wants to buy a doghouse that costs $580. Which statement about the cost of the doghouse is true?

A
If Aria uses the credit card and pays the full balance during the billing cycle, she will spend $2.42 less than paying cash for the doghouse.
B
If Aria uses the credit card and pays the full balance during the billing cycle, she will spend $8.70 less than paying cash for the doghouse.
C
If Aria uses the credit card and pays the full balance during the billing cycle, she will spend $29.00 less than paying cash for the doghouse.
D
If Aria uses the credit card and pays the full balance during the billing cycle, she will spend $104.04 less than paying cash for the doghouse.
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Wilbur has $800 to open a checking account. He can maintain a minimum balance of at least $500. He plans to use the ATM twice a month and he maintains a savings account at the same bank. His employer has direct deposit and he sometimes overdrafts his account. Bank Account Terms and ConditionsWilbur wants a checking account with the lowest fees. Which checking account would be best for Wilbur?

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Account A
B
Account B
C
Account C
D
Account D
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The chart shows a range of credit scores.

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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 information is found on a credit report?

A
grade point average
B
list of schools attended
C
names of family members
D
credit account history
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Kenya used a debit card to buy a pair of jeans. Which statement is true about her method of payment?

K
Kenya used money directly from her bank account to buy the jeans.
K
Kenya borrowed the money to buy the jeans.
K
Kenya did not have enough money in her bank account to buy the jeans.
K
Kenya will pay for the jeans over time.
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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
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Which accurately describes the terms of this mortgage? Check all that apply.

A
The homeowner is borrowing $360,000.
B
The monthly interest rate is 4 percent.
C
Monthly payments must be made for 30 years.
D
The annual interest rate is 4.8 percent.
E
The homeowner is borrowing $200,000.
F
Monthly payments must be made for 360 years.
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Many people prefer a fixed-rate mortgage because it

A
is variable.
B
might go down.
C
is predictable.
D
costs the least.
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Kendrick is planning to buy a house. Which explains why he should establish a positive credit history before buying the house?

A
He will get the house for a lower price.
B
It will be easier for him to get a loan to buy the house.
C
He will be able to get a higher interest rate when buying the house.
D
He will be able to find a house he likes more quickly.
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What best determines whether a borrower’s interest rate on an adjustable rate loan goes up or down?

A
a fixed interest rate
B
a bank's finances
C
a market's condition
D
a person's finances
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Which is an example of easy-access credit?

A
$3000 monthly line of credit
B
credit card with a $4,000 limit
C
one-week payday loan for $350
D
$200,000 loan for a home
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[BLANK]

A
credit card
B
mortgage
C
tax
D
bond
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Homeowners typically pay property taxes to

A
reduce the amount of their mortgages.
B
avoid having to make a down payment.
C
help finance state and local governments.
D
help finance the campaigns of politicians.
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Tran has a credit card with a spending limit of $2000 and an APR (annual percentage rate) of 12%. During the first month, Tran charged $450 and paid $150 of that in his billing cycle. Which expression will find the amount of interest Tran will be charged after the first month?

A
(0.01) (300 dollars)
Option A
B
(0.01) (450 dollars)
Option B
C
(0.12) (300 dollars)
Option C
D
(0.12) (450 dollars)
Option D
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James has $1500 to open a checking account. He can maintain a monthly balance of at least $1000. He plans to use the ATM four times per month at his local branch. He does not overdraft his account and plans to use direct deposit. He also plans to pay his bills online and he averages 8 bills per month. Bank Account Terms and ConditionsJames wants an account with the lowest fees. Which checking account would be best for James?

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Account A
B
Account B
C
Account C
D
Account D
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What impact might an economic downturn have on a borrower’s fixed-rate mortgage?

A
It might cause a borrower’s payments to go up.
B
It might cause a borrower’s payments to go down.
C
It has no impact because a fixed-rate mortgage cannot change.
D
It has no impact because the economy does not affect interest rates.

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