Consumer Credit Fundamentals
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Which method calculates finance charges by summing the outstanding balances for each day of the billing cycle and dividing by the number of days in the cycle?

  • Average daily balance method (correct)
  • Amortization method
  • Simple interest method
  • Installment method
  • What does PITI stand for when referring to mortgage costs?

  • Personal, Interest, Taxes, Investments.
  • Principal, Income, Taxes, Insurance.
  • Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance. (correct)
  • Personal, Income, Taxes, Investments.
  • Which type of loan typically has the interest rate adjusted periodically based on a benchmark index?

  • Single payment loan
  • Adjustable-rate loan (correct)
  • Fixed-rate loan
  • Interest-only loan
  • When calculating the total purchase price using an installment loan, which of the following accurately represents the components?

    <p>Amount financed + finance charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a 15-year and a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage?

    <p>The 30-year mortgage typically has lower monthly payments and a higher total interest paid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of amortization tables, what does the payment amount typically include?

    <p>Both principal and interest amounts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct formula to calculate sales tax?

    <p>Price of item * tax rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Consumer Credit

    • Identify costs, benefits, and sources of credit types
    • Calculate sales tax and total price (including computer, sales tax)
    • Calculate total purchase price adding interest/finance charges
    • Calculate costs of owning/buying items (e.g., cars, appliances, homes)
    • Calculate finance charges for single payment loans
    • Calculate installment loan costs (amount financed, installment price, finance charge, installment payments)
    • Calculate estimated annual percentage rate (APR) using a table
    • Compare leasing vs. buying costs
    • Calculate finance charge and new balance using average daily balance method
    • Use amortization tables to determine loan payment, interest, and balance
    • Calculate annual and monthly percentage rate (for credit cards/loans)
    • Calculate monthly mortgage payment
    • Calculate total interest and PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance) on a mortgage
    • Create a partial mortgage amortization schedule
    • Compare total interest paid on 15-year and 30-year fixed-rate mortgages
    • Define and compare interest-only, fixed-rate, and adjustable-rate loans

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    Test your understanding of consumer credit by identifying costs, benefits, and various sources of credit types. This quiz covers essential calculations including sales tax, interest, monthly payments, and comparisons between leasing and buying. Dive into amortization tables and understand the financial aspects of major purchases like cars and homes.

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