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Mortgages and Home Ownership — Unit test Answers

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Kenya used a debit card to buy a pair of jeans. Which statement is true about her method of payment?

A
Kenya used money directly from her bank account to buy the jeans.
B
Kenya borrowed the money to buy the jeans.
C
Kenya did not have enough money in her bank account to buy the jeans.
D
Kenya will pay for the jeans over time.
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A
good credit
B
a bank account
C
tax returns
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Before giving a loan to a customer, a lender examines the customer’s credit report. Which explains why the lender examines the customer’s credit report?

A
to determine if the customer is a likeable person
B
to determine the customer’s income
C
to determine the customer’s job title
D
to determine if the customer is likely to pay back the loan
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Mo has a credit card that gives a 3% discount on every purchase. The annual percentage rate on the card is 12%. He is purchasing an electronic reader for $140. Check all that apply.

A
If Mo uses the credit card and pays the full balance during the billing cycle, the cost of the purchase will be $140.
B
If Mo pays cash, the cost of the purchase will be $140.
C
If Mo uses the credit card and pays off the balance at $30 a month for 7 months with no late fees, the cost of the purchase will be $143.34.
D
If Mo pays cash, the cost of the purchase will be $135.80.
E
If Mo uses the credit card and pays off the balance at $20 a month for 7 months with no late fees, the cost of the purchase will be $139.89.
F
If Mo uses the credit card and pays the full balance during the billing cycle, the cost of the purchase will be $135.80.
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Kylie has $500 to open a checking account. She wants an account with the lowest fees. She sometimes writes a check for more money than she has in her account. She plans on using only her bank’s ATM to deposit her paychecks and withdraw cash. Bank Account Terms and ConditionsWhich checking account would be best for Kylie?

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Account A
B
Account B
C
Account C
D
Account D
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Which account has the lowest minimum balance requirement?Bank Account Terms and Conditions

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A
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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Sal and Jen went to the store together, and each bought the same car stereo.Sal used a card to make the purchase, and the full amount was immediately withdrawn from his bank account.Jen used a card to make the purchase, and she received a bill within 15 days of the purchase. She paid $21.30 for the next 18 months until the bill was paid in full. The full payment included $58.60 in interest.Which statement describes Sal’s purchase?

A
Sal used a debit card and paid a total of $383.40 for the stereo.
B
Sal used a debit card and paid a total of $324.80 for the stereo.
C
Sal used a credit card and paid a total of $383.40 for the stereo.
D
Sal used a credit card and paid a total of $324.80 for the stereo.
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Pete is trying to get a loan. He has a credit score of 480. How is Pete’s lender likely to view this credit score?

A
Pete is responsible and will pay the loan back on time.
B
Pete is responsible but will not pay the loan back on time.
C
Pete is irresponsible but will pay the loan back on time.
D
Pete is irresponsible and will not pay the loan back on time.
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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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What is the compound interest on a three-year, $100.00 loan at a 10 percent annual interest rate?

A
$10.00
B
$21.00
C
$33.10
D
$46.41
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Vera has a June credit card balance of $476.09. Her payment due date is June 27th, with a grace period of 5 days. If her payment is late, the credit card company charges a $30 late fee. Vera wants to pay the full amount to have a zero balance. How much should she pay if her online payment is processed on July 6th?$

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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.
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Which is an example of closed-end credit?

A
payday loan
B
title loan
C
home loan
D
credit card
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Tamera and Rupert each applied for the same credit card through the same company. Tamera has a positive credit history. Rupert has a negative credit history. Which compares their credit limits and likely interest rates?

A
Tamera’s credit limit is most likely higher than Rupert’s, and her interest rate is most likely lower.
B
Tamera’s credit limit is most likely lower than Rupert’s, and her interest rate is most likely higher.
C
Rupert’s credit limit is most likely higher than Tamera’s, and his interest rate is most likely lower.
D
Rupert’s credit limit is most likely lower than Tamera’s, and his interest rate is most likely lower.
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Before applying for a credit card, Jacob examines his credit report. Which explains why Jacob might examine his credit report?

A
to determine which company has the best credit card features
B
to determine if he has a history of good credit
C
to determine if he needs a credit card
D
to determine his credit limit
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When people take out a mortgage, they must pay back the money

A
when they are able.
B
within a year.
C
over time, usually many years.
D
as soon as they can.
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The table shows a schedule of Jorge’s payment plan for a car. Jorge’s Payment PlanYearBalanceMonthly PaymentEnd of YearBalance1$15,469.80$257.83 2 $257.83 3 $257.83 4 $257.83 5 $257.83 6 $257.83 How many years will it take Jorge to pay off the loan?

A
3 years
B
4 years
C
5 years
D
6 years
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What is easy-access credit?

A
credit that is to be repaid in full by a specific date
B
a loan given for a short period of time that is not dependent on credit history
C
the amount of money borrowed excluding accrued interest
D
an amount of time during which a loan can be repaid without interest
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Karen has $800 to open a checking account. She wants an account with the lowest fees. She only writes about five checks per month and her employer has direct deposit. She does not plan on using the ATM or online banking. Bank Account Terms and ConditionsWhich checking account would be best for Karen?

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Account A
B
Account B
C
Account C
D
Account D

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