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WorksheetsUnit 3 Review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Loan refinancing usually results in lower interest rates.
True
False
A student loan is an example of a deferred-payment loan, because payments are postponed until the student has completed his/her education.
True
False
To determine the finance charge on a credit account, you would include both interest and fees charged on the account.
True
False
If you finance the purchase of a home with a fixed-rate mortgage, you will not have the option to refinance the loan later.
True
False
When a billed amount is in dispute, you are not liable for the disputed amount or any other charged to your account.
True
False
A cosigner is responsible for the remaining debt if the original borrower defaults on the loan.
True
False
Consumers have the right to one free copy of their credit reports from each of the three major credit bureaus annually.
True
False
You can typically get a lower interest rate by choosing a 30-year mortgage rather than a 15-year mortgage.
True
False
Bankruptcy stays on a person's credit for up to 7 years.
True
False
Advantages of using credit include all of the following except
Reduced risk of identity theft
Increased purchasing power
Access to special benefits such as rewards programs
Increased leverage in the event of a dispute regarding a purchase
To qualify for a VA loan, you must be
A first-time home buyer
A U.S. military veteran
A low-income buyer
All of these
The _________ is an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve System designed to assist consumers and protect them from abusive practices in the financial services industry.
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Consumer Assistance
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Federal Bureau of Investigation
A type of credit that allows you to purchase goods or services only from a specific store or merchant is a(n)
Charge card
Store account
Revolving account
Access account
When tenants decide to move out voluntarily, they generally must give a
10-day notice
30-day notice
two-week notice
60-day notice
The legal process that allows a lender to take possession of a house because the borrower does not meet his or her mortgage obligations is called
Garnishment
Bankruptcy
Foreclosure
Discharge
Which of the following is true of an FHA mortgage loan?
It allows for a smaller down payment
It requires you to pay a monthly mortgage insurance
It is backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
All of these are true
The highest level of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is
Negotiation
Mediation
Arbitration
Arguation
