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WorksheetsCredit and Loans
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is one benefit of borrowing money from a friend or family member instead of from the bank?
What is a potential downside of asking a friend for a loan?
What are some common reasons people borrow money?
How can borrowing from a bank help build your credit?
What is the advantage of a lower interest rate from a friend?
What is the key difference between a credit card and a debit card?
What question is MOST useful in deciding between a credit card and a bank loan?
What is one reason to be careful about using credit?
What does the word "balance" mean?
The amount owed.
What are the 3 top credit reporting agencies?
Which statement about credit card interest rates is TRUE?
Credit card interest rates are typically higher than rates for other loans.
Which age group tends to have the most credit card debt?
Individuals aged 18 to 35
Individuals aged 45 to 54
Individuals aged 60 and over
What is the best way to avoid going into large debt on your credit card?
Should you pay the minimum or the full balance on your credit card?
What is a credit score?
A credit score is a 3 digit number that represents a person's creditworthiness.
Name one section typically found in a credit report.
What information is usually included in the "Account Information" section?
What are the five factors that impact your credit score?
Payment History
Length of Time
Mixed Credit
New Credit
Old Credit
Payment History
Capacity
Length of Credit
Mixed Credit
New Credit
What factor is based on making your payments on time?
What factor is based on not overusing your credit limit?
Capacity
What is the percentage you should remain using to stay within your capacity?
80%
60%
30%
90%
How do you calculate the total amount paid for a loan?
Total Amount Paid = Principal + Total Interest Paid
How do you calculate the capacity limit of a credit card?
It is calculated by adding all previous transactions and minus 30%.
The capacity is calculated by multiplying the credit limit by 30%.
The capacity limit of a credit card is determined by the credit limit minus any outstanding balance, multiplied by 30%.
What is interest?
What is principal?
The principal is the original amount of money borrowed before interest.
How often can you receive a free credit report?
What is a prime credit score?
A prime credit score is 700.
A prime credit score is 720 and above.
What is the range for credit scores?
How does a low credit score impact the interest you pay for a loan?
How does a high credit score impact the interest you pay for a loan?
How many credit bureaus are there?
2
3
5
4
Check all of the credit bureaus
Experian
By The Hand
Equifax
Luna
Transunion
Why do banks want to know the financial history of their loan customers?
To understand the financial risk of giving a consumer a line of credit.
To find out their favorite stores.
To see their family history.
To know their travel plans.
A credit report contains many pieces of personal information about a consumer. Name two.
Previous addresses, Social Security number.
Favorite movies, favorite foods.
Pet names, favorite colors.
Vacation spots, hobbies.
You are busy with finals and forgot to pay your credit card bill. You are charged $100 in late fees. This will likely lower your (fill in the blank).
Credit score.
Height.
Age.
Shoe size.
What does a credit reporting agency do?
It keeps records of consumers’ credit history.
It plans vacations.
It organizes parties.
It writes novels.
Your available credit is $1,000, but you keep your debt to $200. How does this help you build a positive credit history?
When you spend less than your credit limit, it reflects positively on your spending habits.
It makes you spend more money.
It lowers your credit score.
It increases your debt.
What are the name of the sections on a credit report? Select all that apply.
Inquires
Information
Personal Information
Accounts
What should you do if something is wrong on your Credit Report?
My credit limit is $8,850. Calculate the capacity amount?
$2,589
$1,508
$2,655
$3,655
What are the two most important factors that impact your credit score?
Capacity and Mixed of Credit
Mixed of Credit and New Credit
Payment History and Capacity
Payment History and Length of Credit
What percentage does Payment History impact your credit score?
30%
35%
15%
10%
