WorksheetsPF 04 Credit Outcome Assessment - Types of Credit
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which two factors have the greatest impact on your credit score?
Credit utilization and types of credit
Payment history and amounts owed
New credit inquiries and length of credit history
Types of credit and payment history
Ethan is reviewing his credit report to ensure everything is accurate. All of the following would show up on his credit report, EXCEPT...
Salary of his current job
Payment history of his car loan
Credit card payment history
Student loan activity
How does having a high credit score benefit you when applying for a car loan?
Securing a lower monthly payment
Reducing the need for a co-signer
Qualifying for a lower interest rate
Increasing the car's resale value
Grace is planning to apply for a loan to buy a new car. How can her credit score impact her financial well-being?
Only consumers with high scores are approved for credit
Consumers with low scores get lower interest rates on loans than those with high scores
Your credit score can determine whether you are approved for a loan and what the interest rate on that loan will be
It generally has no impact on your financial situation
Sarah is considering taking out a $15,000 loan for a new motorcycle. She plans to repay it over a five-year term. Sarah's credit score is 715.
Based on her credit score, what will her APR and Monthly Payment be?
(a)
Which of the following is a characteristic of secured loans?
They are typically used for unsecured credit cards
The lender can seize the collateral if payments are not made
The borrower is not at risk of losing any assets in case of default
They generally have higher interest rates than unsecured loans
Jessica is planning to buy a new car and has $6000 saved for a down payment, while still maintaining her emergency fund. The car she wants is priced at $40,000. To minimize her monthly payments, what should she do?
Put in $0 for your down payment, and choose a loan with a short term length
Put in $3000 for your down payment, and choose a loan with a short term length
Put in $4000 for your down payment, and choose a loan with a long term length
Put in $6000 for your down payment, and choose a loan with a long term length
What is a down payment?
(a)
What is a key benefit of starting to build your credit score at a young age?
You can avoid paying any interest on loans
It helps in securing better interest rates for future loans
You can get unlimited credit cards without any fees
Credit scores are automatically higher for younger individuals
Which of the following is a correct distinction between credit cards and debit cards?
Debit cards offer rewards and points, while credit cards do not
Credit cards require a PIN for every transaction, whereas debit cards do not
Debit cards allow you to borrow money from the bank, while credit cards use your own funds
Credit cards provide a line of credit to be repaid later, while debit cards use funds directly from your bank account
Evelyn is trying to decide between getting a debit card, a prepaid debit card, and a credit card. Which statement is true?
All 3 cards are completely different
Debit cards and prepaid debit cards are the same
Debit cards and credit cards are the same
All 3 cards are completely the same
Which of the following is a true statement about using a credit card responsibly?
You can only use a credit card if you have a savings account
Paying the minimum amount due each month will prevent interest charges
Paying off the entire balance each month helps avoid interest fees
Credit cards automatically deduct payments from your bank account
14. A fully amortized payment is split into which two components?
(a)
15. Casey has an amortized loan payment of $400, and the interest they owe for that month is $50. By how much does Casey pay down the principal?
(a)
When a loan is amortized, the monthly payment remains _______ , while the portion of the payment going towards interest _______ and the portion going towards the principal _______ over time.
Variable, Increases, Decreases
Constant, Decreases, Increases
Constant, Increases, Decreases
Why might it be beneficial to make additional payments on a fixed-rate mortgage?
It will lower the interest rate on the loan
It will reduce the principal balance faster, shortening the loan term
It will decrease the monthly payment amount
It will increase the equity in your home immediately
List one piece of information you should prepare to provide to a credit reporting agency to dispute an error on your credit report.
(a)
Abigail is looking for a loan and comes across some lenders. What type of marketing techniques do predatory lenders use? Choose two.
They offer instant approval
They require the borrower to have good credit
They offer quick cash
They require multiple financial documents and information to approve your loan
The average APR for a payday loan is closest to …
