WorksheetsTypes of Credit Vocabulary
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
An Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) is defined as a mortgage with a variable interest rate that adjusts over time based on market conditions.
A type of mortgage with a variable interest rate that adjusts over time based on market conditions.
A mortgage with a fixed interest rate over the life of the loan.
A mortgage that requires only interest payments for the first few years.
A type of mortgage exclusively offered for short-term loans.
Amortization is the process of gradually repaying a debt, with periodic payments of principal and interest.
It is the process of gradually repaying a debt with periodic payments of principal and interest.
It is the process of investing money for rapid growth.
It is a method of calculating profits in a business.
It is an accounting error adjustment process.
Annual Fee is the yearly charge imposed by a financial institution for a credit card or similar service.
A yearly fee
A monthly fee
A one-time fee
No fee
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) represents the annual cost of borrowing, including any fees and additional costs.
It represents the annual cost of borrowing, including fees and additional costs.
It is the monthly interest rate multiplied by 12.
It is the annual return on investment from a bank account.
It only considers the interest rate without any fees.
An Authorized User is an individual allowed to use an account without being liable for its debt.
An individual allowed to use an account without being liable for its debt
The primary account holder who is solely responsible for the account
A bank official in charge of verifying account details
A family member automatically included on the account
A Balance Transfer is:
The process of transferring outstanding credit card debt from one account to another to take advantage of lower interest rates.
A method to deposit money from one bank account to another.
A type of loan provided by banks to customers.
An automatic payment plan for settling credit card bills.
Cash Advance is a short-term borrowing facility that allows you to withdraw funds against your credit line.
A short-term borrowing facility against your credit line.
A long-term personal loan.
A fee charged for delayed credit card payments.
An overdraft service for checking accounts.
A Charge Card is a payment instrument that requires the balance to be paid in full each month.
It is a payment card that requires the balance to be paid in full each month.
It is a credit card with revolving credit.
It is a debit card that withdraws funds immediately.
It is a prepaid card with a fixed spending limit.
Collateral is defined as an asset pledged as security for a liability.
An asset pledged as security for a liability
A type of secured loan
An unsecured asset
A financial liability
A Consolidation Loan is a loan that combines multiple debts into one payment.
It is a loan that combines multiple debts into one payment.
It is a loan that consolidates real estate properties.
It is a loan designed to merge business accounts.
It is a loan that is only used for credit card debts.
Who is a Cosigner? A cosigner is a person who signs with a borrower to guarantee the loan repayment.
A person who signs with a borrower to guarantee the loan repayment
A person who borrows money
A person who assists in loan documentation
A person who finances the loan
Credit Card: A plastic card that allows you to make purchases now with borrowed money, which then you must repay to the lender in one lump sum or in monthly payments with _______.
interest.
fees.
penalties.
additional charges.
Credit Limit: The maximum amount that may be borrowed on a _______ card.
credit
debit
savings
loan
A card that is directly connected to your checking account; it enables you to conduct ATM transactions and to make purchases instead of using cash or writing a _______.
check
credit card
money order
debit card
Default: Long-term failure to repay a loan according to the terms agreed to, which has a substantial negative impact on the borrower's _______ score.
credit
debit
risk
asset
Down Payment: A partial payment made in cash at the beginning of the purchase of a good or service, while the remaining balance is due later or is financed as part of a _______.
loan
lease
credit
installment
Grace Period: The number of days between a borrower's statement date and when payment is due, often without accruing _______.
interest
late fees
penalties
charges
Home-Equity Loan: A consumer loan extended to a homeowner that uses the borrower's home as _______.
collateral
equity
security
guarantee
Installment Loan: Loan used to finance a specific purchase for a specific amount of time, during which regular payments pay the accrued interest and a portion of the _______.
principal
interest
fees
taxes
Interest Rate: The rate charged for borrowing money usually expressed as a percent of the amount _______.
borrowed
saved
invested
earned
The typically low rate charged during the introductory period after a credit account is opened, after which the regular, typically higher, _______ will apply.
APR
interest rate
annual fee
penalty rate
Joint Account: A bank or credit account that is shared between two or more people which allows everyone named on the account to access the _______.
account.
balance.
deposits.
statement.
Late Payment Fee: A fee charged if your payment is received after the due _______.
date
time
deadline
month
