Unit 2 Credit and Loans Test

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What is the term for the cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan amount?

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Interest rate

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Which of the following factors does NOT affect your credit score? Payment history, Employment status, Credit utilization ratio, Types of credit in use

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Employment status

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Paying more than the minimum payment on a loan each month can:

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Decrease the total interest paid over the life of the loan

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What is the main benefit of having a good credit score?

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Access to better interest rates on loans

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Which of the following is a strategy to manage and repay multiple loans effectively? The snowball method, Only paying the minimum amount due, Taking out a new loan to cover the old ones, Missing payments to save money

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The snowball method

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What is a secured loan?

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A loan that is secured by collateral, such as a house or car.

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What does APR stand for?

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Annual Percentage Rate

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Which of the following can increase your credit score over time?
Options:
Frequently applying for new credit cards,
Maintaining a high balance on your credit cards,
Paying loans on time,
Closing old credit accounts

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Paying loans on time

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What is a grace period in terms of credit card payments?

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The time during which no interest is charged on a new purchase if the balance is paid in full by the due date.

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What happens if you only make the minimum payment on your credit card each month?

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You may end up paying more in interest over time