Finance and Investment Chapter 1 Quiz
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What is the primary return a lender expects on an investment?

  • Dividends
  • Capital appreciation
  • Liquidity
  • Interest (correct)

What is the term for recapturing the amount originally invested?

  • Yield of investment
  • Return *on* investment
  • Return *of* investment (correct)
  • Capital gain

Which of the following is an example of an ownership investment?

  • Government bonds
  • Savings account
  • Corporate stock (correct)
  • Certificates of deposit

Which investment type is characterized by generating interest income?

<p>Debt investments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?

<p>To regulate the issuance and trading of securities and protect investors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'principal' refer to in the context of a loan?

<p>The original amount borrowed that remains to be repaid. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From a lender's perspective, what is a loan considered?

<p>An investment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of diversification in investment?

<p>To reduce overall risk by spreading investments. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk faced by mortgage lenders?

<p>Risk of default. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between risk and yield for investors?

<p>The greater the risk, the higher the yield investors will usually demand. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of diversifying an investment portfolio?

<p>To reduce overall risk of loss by distributing investments. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these represents a risk specifically associated with lending money?

<p>The borrower may default on the loan. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interest is a lender's primary return on the investment.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to market interest rates when the demand for mortgage funds exceeds the supply?

<p>They tend to increase. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a loan agreement, the term provision primarily addresses the:

<p>Length of time for loan repayment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a debt investment?

<p>Bonds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the purchaser of a bond pay?

<p>The face amount (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Investors provide capital expecting to lose their initial investment.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Debt investments include loans, bonds, and savings accounts.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Securities and Exchange Commission regulates issuance and trading of securities.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Investment Capital

Wealth accumulated through savings and made available to fund businesses, projects, or transactions.

Return on Investment

The profit earned on an investment, exceeding the initial investment amount.

Return of Investment

Getting back the original amount invested. Breaking even.

Ownership Investments

Investments that involve buying a portion of an asset, like real estate or shares of a company.

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Debt Investments

Investments where you provide money to be repaid with interest. Examples include loans, bonds, and savings accounts.

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Mortgage Principal

The amount of money borrowed for a mortgage, excluding interest.

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Interest on a Mortgage

The cost of borrowing money, calculated as a percentage of the principal. It's the extra amount you pay for using someone else's money.

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Loan as an Investment

A loan is an investment for the lender because they expect to receive a return on their money. That return is the interest paid by the borrower.

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Return on Investment (ROI)

The total return an investor receives from an investment, including both appreciation in value and income generated.

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Asset Appreciation

The difference between the selling price of an asset and its original purchase price, excluding associated costs.

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Mortgage Loan

A loan given to a borrower by a lender, usually for the purchase of real estate, with structured payments over a predetermined timeframe.

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Loan Term

The duration of a loan agreement, signifying the time period the borrower has to repay the lender.

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Face Amount (or principal)

The amount stated on a debt instrument, such as a bond, that will be repaid at maturity. The principal is the face value of the bond.

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Risk and Yield Relationship

Investors typically expect a higher return on investments with higher risk. This is because they need compensation for the potential loss.

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Diversification in Investments

A diversified investment portfolio aims to reduce risk by investing in a variety of assets, like stocks, bonds, and real estate. This way, if one investment performs poorly, others might do well and offset the losses.

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Risk of Default

The possibility of a borrower failing to repay their loan, leaving the lender with a loss.

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Interest Rate Risk

The risk that market interest rates will rise after you've taken out a loan at a lower rate, potentially increasing your borrowing costs.

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Prepayment Risk

When a loan is paid off earlier than expected, typically because interest rates have fallen. This can be a risk for lenders as they might lose potential interest income.

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Study Notes

Learning Objectives

  • Identify key characteristics of investment.
  • Explain how homebuyers use loans to purchase homes and how investment principles affect residential financing.
  • List types of investments (ownership, debt, and securities).
  • Distinguish between features and benefits of investment types.
  • Discuss how investment characteristics (safety, liquidity, yield) affect investment risk.
  • Discuss diversification and its effect on risk.
  • Describe mortgage lender risks (default, loss, interest rate, prepayment).
  • Summarize how market interest rates affect mortgage lending.

Suggested Lesson Plan

  • Overview of Chapter 1 (Finance and Investment), reviewing learning objectives.
  • Present lesson content, including:
    • Borrowing money for a home
    • Mortgage financing and affordability
  • Discussing how mortgage financing works
  • Identifying types of investments
  • Explaining investment risk
  • Detailing the concepts of risk of default, loss, interest rate, and investment.
  • Highlighting the factors that influence market interest rates, including how they affect mortgage lending.

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Test your knowledge on the key concepts in finance and investment, focusing on how homebuyers use loans and the principles behind different types of investments. This quiz will challenge you to identify investment characteristics, risks, and the impact of market interest rates on mortgage lending.

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