U5L4 BW Finance

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What is the term meaning the bank's ability to trust you to pay back a loan?

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Credit Score

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520 is considered a very good credit score.

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false

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Having a low credit score usually means that -

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a person has a poor credit history

Answer explanation

Credit scores are a measure of someone's creditworthiness (their ability to pay back debts). A low score indicates someone hasn't managed their finances well, which means they will likely have high interest rates on credit cards and loans.

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People who obtain loans from payday loan stores, title loan offices, or pawn shops are most likely -

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consumers with low credit scores unable to obtain a bank loan

Answer explanation

Payday loan stores, title loan stores, and pawn shops are examples of predatory lenders that charge high interest rates and fees. These are places that people who are unable to obtain a loan from a bank due to their low credit score may use as an option to obtain a loan.

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A creditor determines a person's creditworthiness based on the person's

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character, collateral, and capacity

Answer explanation

When applying for credit the creditor reviews the person's credit record to determine their character, collateral, and capacity to show whether they pay their bills on time, whether they have sufficient income to pay off debts, and whether they don't have too much debt already.

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Which information would NOT appear on your credit report? Credit Card balance, Car loan, Mortgage, Debit Card balance

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Debit Card balance

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What is credit?

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An exchange where you pay the money back at a later date.