Question 1

On January 1, Pablo borrows $5,000 with a fixed interest rate on the loan of 10% and a loan term of 2 years. He will be making monthly payments of $230.72. How much of Pablo's first loan payment would be interest charged for January, the first month of the loan?

Accepted Answer

The interest for the first month is calculated on the initial loan amount. Since the interest rate is 10% per year, the monthly interest rate is 10% / 12 = 0.8333%. Applying this to the $5,000 loan amount gives $5,000 * 0.8333% = $41.67.

Question 2

Sachi borrowed $7,000 to purchase a used car. The total amount she will need to pay includes the $7,000 she borrowed, $2,400 interest, and $250 loan fees. What is the finance charge on Sachi's loan?

Accepted Answer

The finance charge on a loan includes all costs of borrowing beyond the principal amount. For Sachi, this includes the $2,400 interest plus the $250 loan fees, totaling $2,650.

Question 3

Mainstream financial service providers include

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Mainstream financial service providers are typically recognized as traditional banks and credit unions that offer a wide range of financial services including savings and checking accounts, loans, and credit facilities. Payday lenders, check cashers, and money order providers are considered alternative financial services, not mainstream.

Question 4

What type of payment can be made electronically without a debit card?

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Direct debit is a financial transaction in which one party withdraws funds from another party's bank account. Formally, the person who directly draws the funds ("the payee") instructs his or her bank to collect (i.e., debit) an amount directly from another's ("the payer's") bank account designated by the payer and pay those funds into a bank account designated by the payee. Unlike debit card transactions, which require a debit card and PIN or signature, direct debits do not require a physical card.

Question 5

A loan consists of what elements?

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A loan typically includes the principal (the original amount borrowed), interest (the cost of borrowing the principal), and loan fees (additional charges associated with the loan).

Question 6

Maarku lost his debit card. He reported it immediately before any unauthorized withdrawals were made. How much is Maarku responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Under most banking regulations, if a debit card is reported lost or stolen before any unauthorized transactions occur, the cardholder is not responsible for any unauthorized transactions that happen after the card is reported missing. Therefore, Maarku would not be responsible for any unauthorized withdrawals.

Question 7

Tips to minimize the possibility of someone using your cards in a fraudulent manner include

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Reconciling statements monthly helps you quickly identify any unauthorized transactions, allowing you to report them promptly and minimize potential fraud.

Question 8

A finance charge represents that total amount of what elements?

Accepted Answer

A finance charge typically includes the total amount of interest and fees charged on a loan, not the principal amount. The principal is the original sum borrowed, while the finance charge encompasses the cost of borrowing.

Question 9

Which of the following forms of payment allows a consumer to make purchases over the Internet?

Accepted Answer

Prepaid cards can be used for online transactions, allowing consumers to make purchases over the Internet. Unlike cash, checks, and money orders, prepaid cards are often linked to a digital account or can be used directly online, making them suitable for internet transactions.

Question 10

What types of fees may be incurred for debit cards?

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Question 11

How are most goods and services purchased and money transfers done today?

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Most goods and services are purchased and money transfers are done today through electronic transactions, including online payments, credit and debit card transactions, and mobile payment systems. This method has become increasingly prevalent due to its convenience, speed, and the widespread availability of internet and mobile banking technologies.

Question 12

On January 1, Pablo borrows $5,000 with a fixed interest rate on the loan of 10% and a loan term of 2 years. He will be making monthly payments of $230.72. How much of Pablo's first loan payment on February 1 would be principal?

Accepted Answer

The first loan payment's interest portion is calculated using the initial loan amount and the monthly interest rate (10% annual rate divided by 12 months = 0.8333% monthly). So, the interest for the first month is $5,000 * 0.008333 = $41.67. Since the total monthly payment is $230.72, the principal portion is $230.72 - $41.67 = $189.05.

Question 13

On January 1, Pablo borrows $5,000 with a fixed interest rate on the loan of 10% and a loan term of 2 years. He will be making monthly payments of $230.72. How much of Pablo's fifth loan payment would be interest charged?

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Question 14

Traditional methods of payment include

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Traditional methods of payment include cash, coins, and checks, all of which have been used for transactions for many years.

Question 15

In what time frame are the funds transferred from your account to the merchant account when using your debit card?

Accepted Answer

When using a debit card, the funds are typically transferred from your account to the merchant's account immediately. This is because debit card transactions withdraw money directly from your checking account.

Question 16

On January 1, Pablo borrows $5,000 with a fixed interest rate on the loan of 10% and a loan term of 2 years. He will be making monthly payments of $230.72. How much of Pablo's second loan payment would be interest charged?

Accepted Answer

To calculate the interest portion of Pablo's second loan payment, we first need to determine the amount of the first payment that goes towards the interest and the principal. The interest for the first month is calculated on the initial loan amount. Since the loan has a 10% annual interest rate, the monthly interest rate is 10% / 12 = 0.8333%.Interest for the first month = $5,000 * 0.8333% = $41.67.Therefore, the principal portion of the first payment is $230.72 (total monthly payment) - $41.67 (interest portion) = $189.05.After the first payment, the remaining principal = $5,000 - $189.05 = $4,810.95.The interest for the second month is calculated on this new principal amount.Interest for the second month = $4,810.95 * 0.8333% = $40.09.Thus, the interest charged in Pablo's second loan payment is $40.09.

Question 17

How are finance charges generally stated?

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Question 18

Fees may be incurred on what payment methods?

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All of these payment methods can incur fees depending on the bank's policies, the type of account or card, and how they are used. Checking accounts may have monthly maintenance fees, overdraft fees, or fees for using ATMs outside the bank's network. Debit cards can have transaction fees, ATM fees, or foreign transaction fees. Prepaid cards often come with activation fees, monthly fees, reload fees, and transaction fees.

Question 19

Ladonna borrowed $2,000 to purchase a used car. The total amount she will need to pay includes the $2,000 she borrowed, $200 interest, and $75 loan fees. What is the finance charge on Ladonna's loan?

Accepted Answer

The finance charge on Ladonna's loan includes both the interest and the loan fees, which total $200 + $75 = $275.

Question 20

What types of fees may be incurred for prepaid cards?

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