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WorksheetsCredit - Review - Mr. Aiello
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
What fee is associated with a car loan
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
Introductory
Emotional
Select all that is a form of Good Debt
Mortgage
Credit Card
Student loan
Macy's Credit card
What is the best way to manage credit and debt?
use rewards
spend now worry later
Make big purchases
set goals and budget
What is a mortgage?
Car loan
business loan
Home loan
What is important in establishing good credit?
Making payments on time
Being late on payments
Spending 100% of your credit limit
Missing a payment
What is debt?
Another word for death
Something, typically money, that is owed or due
A loan on which you do not have to pay interest
That which is incurred during childhood and consummated in college
What is a credit report?
A detailed report of an individual's credit history prepared by a credit bureau and used by a lender in determining a loan applicant's creditworthiness
A detailed report of a bank's credit history prepared by a credit expert and used by consumers in determining a bank's creditworthiness
A report which shows which credit cards are better than others
A report invented by Allan Greenspan and credited to Al Gore
What type of credit score is this 570?
Average
Great
Poor
Excellent
My credit history does not affect my chances for renting my first apartment.
True
False
To build a positive credit history, I should pay cash for all purchases.
True
False
Why is it important to establish positive credit history?
Higher credit scores result in lower interest rates on loans
You are more likely to be offered a loan by a bank
Positive credit history results in higher credit scores
All of the above
How long will a negative credit action usually remain on a credit report?
4 years
11 years
7 years
15 years
Who would be more likely to get a car loan?
Dave with a credit score 560
Julie with a credit score 780
A person, or a financial institution that lends money, and in return charges interest?
Borrower
Lender
A person who takes and uses a sum of money under an
agreement to pay it back?
Borrower
Lender
Which information would NOT appear on your credit report?
Credit Card balance
Car loan
Mortgage
Debit Card balance
Define: Credit Card
The most credit you are allowed to carry.
The card issuer adds together your balance for each day and then divides it by the number of days in the month.
A preferred method of debt repayment.
A type of card, issued by a bank, that allows users to finance a purchase (buy now, pay later).
Define: Credit Report
An expense, such as a charitable donation, that can be deducted from one’s taxable income.
A measure of an individual’s credit risk; calculated from a credit report, using a standardized formula.
A detailed report of an individual’s credit activity and history.
A higher interest rate as a result of late or missing payments.
Define: Credit Score
A measure of an individual’s credit risk; calculated from a credit report, using a standardized formula.
A detailed report of an individual’s credit activity and history.
The most credit you are allowed to carry.
Interest that is charged to a credit account if the account holder doesn’t pay off the balance in full.
Define: Credit Limit
A measure of an individual’s credit risk; calculated from a credit report, using a standardized formula.
A detailed report of an individual’s credit activity and history.
The most credit you are allowed to carry.
Time frame that a loan agreement is in force.
Define: Loan Term
An interest rate charged to a customer in the early stages of a loan.
A period of days in which you are allowed to make your payment before the finance charge is calculated.
Time frame that a loan agreement is in force.
The most credit you are allowed to carry.
Ashley is reviewing her credit report and notices a section labeled 'public information'. What is the purpose of this section in her credit report?
To provide details about any liens, bankruptcies, lawsuits, and foreclosures Ashley might have
To track Ashley's income and employment history
To determine the types of credit used by Ashley
To calculate Ashley's credit utilization ratio
Richard, Jaden, and Kalei are discussing about credit scores. They are trying to identify the three main credit bureaus. Can you help them?
Experian, TransUnion, Equifax
FICO, VantageScore, Credit Karma
Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase
Connor is trying to improve his credit score, so he discussed this with his friend Becky. Which factors did she tell Connor to focus on?
Payment history, credit utilization, length of credit history
His income, education level, age
Number of credit cards he has, types of credit used, recent inquiries
His social media activity, shopping habits, favorite color
Franklin is applying for a loan and the bank is checking their credit score. What is the purpose of checking Franklin's credit score?
To determine Franklin's creditworthiness
To track Franklin's spending and bill-paying habits
To provide information about Franklin's credit history
To calculate interest rates on Franklin's loans
Mikey bought a house with a loan from a bank. If he defaults on his loan, what is the term for the bank taking possession of his property?
Foreclosure
Refusing to pay for a repair and having a lien placed on the property
Selling a house to pay off a debt
Repossessing a car due to missed payments
Donovan is applying for a loan and he is curious to know who calculates his credit scores. Can you help him?
Credit bureaus
Lenders like the bank where Donovan is applying for the loan
Fair Isaac Corporation
Consumers like Donovan himself
A federal law that states that credit applications can be judged only on the basis of financial responsibility is called the ______ .
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Fair Credit Billing Act
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A federal law that allows individuals to examine and correct information used by credit reporting agencies is called the ______ .
Consumer Credit Protection Act
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Fair Credit Billing Act
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A federal law that requires creditors to correct billing mistakes that are brought to their attention is called the ______ .
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Fair Credit Billing Act
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A federal law that permits consumers to stop a credit payment for an item that is damaged or defective is called the ______ .
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Fair Credit Billing Act
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A federal law that serves to regulate collection agencies is called the ______ .
Collection Protection Act
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Consumer Credit Protection Act
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Debt can be avoided through which of these:
Frivolous spending
Budgeting Finances
Investing in the Stock Market
Employer Benefits
This type of Bankruptcy is primarily for businesses
Chapter 7
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
This type of bankruptcy is also known as "straight" or "liquidation"
Chapter 7
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
The person who owes money to someone else:
Debtor
Creditor
Loser
Owen
