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Consumers can compare the costs of different kinds of loans by comparing their annual interest rates, breach penalties, the first payments, etc.
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Compare the costs of different kinds of loans by comparing their annual interest rates, breach penalties, the first payments, deferred payments, etc.
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Banks and financial institutions sometimes cut their interest rates to attract loan recipients. But the rates will increase if loan recipients defer or forget one periodic payment.
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Explain why banks provide loans that have low interest rates at first.
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The loans can be categorized to secured loans and unsecured ones. If loan recipients break their contracts, their collaterals will be converted into cash as compensation. The unsecured loans often have higher interest rates.
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Give examples of secured loans, such as home mortgage loan and car loan. Explain why the interest rate of a secured loan is lower than an unsecured loan.
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People are willing to make a down payment when purchasing expensive goods or services. A down payment can reduce the total amount of a loan. Banks offer lower interest rates to the loan recipients who have made a down payment because of lower risks.
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Explain why a down payment can reduce the total amount of a loan and the loan term. Explain why people who have made a down payment are more likely to repay the loan on time.
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Credit institutions record loan recipients’ credit. Whether a recipient can take out a loan depends on his or her credit records.
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List what kinds of credit records strongly influence the results of consumers’ loan applications.
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A hard pull is a score based on personal credit records and an evaluation of credit risks.
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Explain the meaning of credit scores and the information they provide. Explain why credit scores may be affected by behaviors like owning several credit cards.
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In addition to acting as an evaluation of personal credit risks, credit reports and scores are also useful in the job market and the house rental market. It will also affect the prices of insurance.
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Give two examples of the benefits brought by good credit records. Explain why employers prefer employees with better credit records.
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Not repaying the loan on time will result in disasters. People may never get a loan again or lose their collaterals. They may see a decrease in their salaries or even be dismissed.
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Write a story on one’s losing a certain opportunity in the future because of not repaying the loan on time.
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When consumers meet with difficulties in repayment, they can turn to credit institutions or negotiate with money providers directly.
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Compare the benefits and costs of different means of borrowing money.
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In some extreme examples, loan recipients may choose to file a bankruptcy, which will remain in their credit records.
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Understand the cost of a bankruptcy.
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People often apply for secured loans. Real assets such as estates are used as collaterals.
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Give your projection of what will happen if one fails to repay a mortgage loan on time.
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Loan recipients should learn the regulations to avoid loan discrimination.
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Explain why it is important for loan recipients to know clearly about the loans they are going to take out.
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Loan recipients have the right to check their credit records to ensure there is no mistake and thus to avoid an extra cost of borrowing money.
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Explain why it is important to check your credit records.