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e. research which car best meets your needs.
77. Henry has $2,500 for a down payment and thinks he can afford monthly payments of $400. If he can finance a vehicle
with an 8%, 3-year loan, what is the maximum amount Henry can spend on the car?
a. $12,765
b. $14,400
c. $14,079
d. $15,265
e. $16,879
78. Kurt has $4,500 for a down payment and thinks she can afford monthly payments of $300. If he can finance a vehicle
with a 7%, 4-year loan, what is the maximum amount Kurt can afford to spend on the car?
a. $13,528
b. $14,400
c. $16,028
d. $17,028
e. $18,028
79. Jana has $1,500 for a down payment and thinks she can afford monthly payments of $300. If she can finance a vehicle
with a 7%, 4-year loan, what is the maximum loan amount Jana can afford?
a. $12,528
b. $14,000
c. $16,028
d. $17,900
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e. $18,028
80. Advantages of buying a used car rather than a new car include
a. certainty about mechanical condition.
b. will appreciate more quickly.
c. more choices available.
d. less expensive.
e. all of the above.
81. Disadvantages of buying a used car rather than a new car include
a. uncertainty about mechanical condition.
b. will depreciate more quickly.
c. larger down payment required.
d. all of the above.
82. One can arrange auto loans through
a. auto dealers.
b. banks.
c. credit unions.
d. consumer finance companies.
e. all of the above.
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83. Leasing accounts for about ____ percent of all new vehicles delivered.
a. 10
b. 14
c. 19
d. 25
e. 37
84. Which of the following are reasons people lease vehicles?
a. Leasing is generally less expensive than buying.
b. Monthly payments for leases are generally less expensive than loan payments.
c. One can afford a more expensive car with the same monthly payment by leasing rather than buying.
d. b and c only
e. a, b, and c
85. The price of the car you are leasing is called the
a. money factor.
b. capitalized cost.
c. residual value.
d. purchase option.
e. capital cost reduction.
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86. The financing rate on the car you are leasing is called the
a. money factor.
b. capitalized cost.
c. residual value.
d. purchase option.
e. capitalcost reduction.
87. The down payment on the car you are leasing is called the
a. money factor.
b. capitalized cost.
c. residual value.
d. purchase option.
e. capital cost reduction.
88. In which of the following situations would you have to pay additional money when returning a vehicle using a closed-
end lease?
a. Residual value is less than expected.
b. Residual value is more than expected.
c. Mileage limits were exceeded.
d. Both a and c apply.
e. Both b and c apply.
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89. In which of the following situations would you have to pay additional money when returning a vehicle using an open-
end lease?
a. Residual value is less than expected.
b. Residual value is more than expected.
c. Mileage limits were exceeded.
d. Both a and c apply.
e. Both b and c apply.
90. Anna purchased a vehicle six years ago for $25,000. She recently sold it for $5,000. Over the years, she paid a total of
$5,800 on auto insurance, $4,800 on gas and maintenance, and $2,500 in interest. What was her depreciation cost on this
vehicle?
a. $5,000
b. $10,800
c. $15,000
d. $20,000
e. $25,000
91. Reasons why auto leasing is so popular include all of the following except
a. lower monthly payments
b. lower down payment
c. lower total cost
d. getting more expensive car for the same monthly payment
e. rising new car prices
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92. The capital cost reduction on a vehicle lease is
a. like the down payment on a loan.
b. the rate of interest on a lease.
c. the residual value at the end of the lease.
d. the depreciation on a lease.
e. the same as the purchase option on a lease.
93. When shopping for a lease, you want
a. high capitalized cost.
b. low capitalized cost.
c. high money factor.
d. low residual value.
e. both a and d.
94. A money factor of 0.0036 on a lease is equivalent to an annual percentage rate of
a. 1.80.
b. 3.60.
c. 4.32.
d. 8.64.
e. 10.80.
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95. A money factor of 0.0028 on a lease is equivalent to an annual percentage rate of
a. 2.80.
b. 3.60.
c. 6.72.
d. 8.64.
e. 10.80.
96. At the end of the lease period, you may be required to
a. purchase the vehicle at its residual value.
b. pay for unreasonable wear and tear.
c. pay for additional mileage.
d. do both b and c.
e. do a, b, and c.
97. At the end of the lease period, you are never required to
a. purchase the vehicle at its residual value.
b. pay for unreasonable wear and tear.
c. pay for additional mileage.
d. b and c.
e. a, b, and c.
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98. The first choice in housing in the United States is a
a. single-family home.
b. condominium.
c. cooperative apartment.
d. manufactured home.
e. rental apartment.
99. When you receive title to an individual unit and joint ownership of any common areas and facilities, you have
purchased
a. a single-family home.
b. a cooperative.
c. a condominium.
d. a manufactured home.
e. any one of these.
100. When you lease your apartment from the corporation that owns the building and your lease is an ownership share,
your apartment is
a. expensive.
b. a cooperative.
c. a condominium.
d. a duplex.
e. permanent.
101. ____ is a reason for owning your own home.
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a. Pride of ownership
b. A feeling of permanence
c. A sense of stability
d. A tax shelter
e. Any of these
102. For most homeowners, the most important financial reason for owning a home is
a. security for loans.
b. an inflation hedge.
c. a tax shelter.
d. a cash flow item.
e. psychic income.
103. ____ is(are) an ongoing cost of home ownership.
a. The down payment
b. Closing costs
c. Property taxes
d. Sales taxes
e. Points
104. ____ is(are) an up-front, one-time cost of home ownership.
a. The down payment
b. Closing costs
c. Property taxes
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d. Insurance
e. Both a and b
105. Which of the following is true regarding cooperative apartments?
a. They are essentially the same as condominiums.
b. It may be more difficult to obtain a home mortgage for them.
c. They tend to be more expensive than single-family dwellings.
d. They produce more tax advantages than other types of homes.
e. All of the above are true.
106. Phil and Christina are recently married and unsure of where they will be relocated after Christina finishes her
residency in 9 months. Based on this information, which of the following housing recommendations would be most
appropriate for them?
a. Rent an apartment.
b. Buy a condominium.
c. Buy a single-family dwelling.
d. Buy a cooperative apartment.
e. Buy a manufactured home.
107. ____ can be deducted on your federal tax return.
a. Rent payments
b. Mortgage interest
c. Homeowner’s insurance
d. Utility bills
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e. None of these
108. ____ can be deducted on your federal tax return.
a. Rent payments
b. Homeowner’s insurance
c. Property taxes
d. Utility bills
e. None of these
109. Brenda is in the 28% marginal tax bracket and has no other itemized deductions except those related to her home. If
her standard deduction is $6,300 and she incurs the following costs related to housing, how much tax savings will she
receive as a result of her home purchase?
Mortgage interest $13,000
Principal repayment 800
Homeowner’s insurance 1,000
Real estate taxes 4,000
Homeowner’s association fees 1,200
a. $17,000
b. $10,700
c. $4,760
d. $2,996
e. none
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110. If the maximum loan-to-value ratio that a lender will accept on a $100,000 home is 90 percent, then the borrower
must make
a. a minimum down payment excluding closing costs of $10,000.
b. a minimum down payment including closing costs of $10,000.
c. closing costs plus points of $10,000.
d. a maximum down payment of $10,000.
e. none of these.
111. If the maximum loan-to-value ratio that a lender will accept on a $100,000 home is 80 percent, then the borrower
must make a down payment of at least
a. $100,000.
b. $80,000.
c. $50,000.
d. $20,000.
e. none of these.
112. If you made a down payment of $11,000 on a $110,000 house, the lender no doubt will require ____ as a result of the
size of the down payment.
a. closing points
b. a bond
c. private mortgage insurance (PMI)
d. application fees
e. homeowner’s insurance
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113. A lender will usually require a down payment of ____ or more for you to avoid having to pay private mortgage
insurance (PMI).
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25%
e. 30%
114. What is the maximum amount a first-time home buyer who is not 59½ years old can withdraw from an IRA without
penalty?
a. $25,000
b. $15,000
c. $10,000
d. $5,000
e. $2,000
115. Which of the following is not associated with buying a home with a lower-than-typical down payment?
a. Adjustable-rate mortgage
b. Fannie 3/2
c. Fannie 97
d. FHA mortgage
e. VA mortgage
116. Which of the following is a major source of home mortgages?
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a. Commercial banks
b. Thrift institutions
c. Mortgage bankers and brokers
d. Credit unions
e. All of these
117. A fee charged by lenders as a condition of a mortgage loan that effectively raises the interest rate is called
a. mortgage points.
b. a down payment.
c. a commission.
d. an add-on charge.
e. loan fee.
118. If you purchase a $220,000 and make a 20% down payment, how much would 1 point cost at closing?
a. $440
b. $1,000
c. $1,760
d. $2,000
e. $2,200
119. The seller of the house typically pays the
a. loan application fee.
b. real estate agent’s commission.
c. appraisal fee.
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d. points.
e. title search and insurance.
120. For the first 15 years of a 30-year mortgage, the majority of each monthly payment goes to
a. principal.
b. interest.
c. real estate taxes.
d. homeowner’s insurance.
e. private mortgage insurance.
121. Most lenders do not want mortgage payments to exceed ____ percent of your monthly gross income.
a. 10–15
b. 15–18
c. 25–30
d. 30–33
e. 33–38
122. Most lenders do not want mortgage payments plus other installment loan payments to exceed ____ percent of your
monthly gross income.
a. 10–15
b. 15–18
c. 25–30
d. 30–33
e. 33–38
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123. An escrow account is used to collect ____ from one’s monthly mortgage payment.
a. interest
b. principal
c. real estate taxes
d. homeowner’s insurance
e. c and d only
124. Homeowner’s annual insurance costs usually amount to approximately ____ percent of the home’s market value.
a. 0.15 to 0.20
b. 0.25 to 0.50
c. 0.50 to 0.75
d. 0.75 to 1.00
e. 1.00 to 2.00
125. A financial advantage of renting compared to purchasing housing is
a. income tax treatment.
b. no need for a down payment.
c. required security deposit.
d. the legal obligation.
e. stable monthly payments.
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126. The ____ would be included in a rental contract or lease agreement.
a. amount of the monthly payment
b. payment date
c. length of lease agreement
d. deposit required
e. all of these
127. ____ is a reason for preferring to rent rather than to buy.
a. Flexibility
b. No maintenance worries
c. Lower monthly cash flows
d. Down payment money better used elsewhere
e. All of these
128. A real estate sales contract will include
a. the amount you are willing to pay for the property.
b. the terms of the mortgage loan.
c. deed restrictions.
d. market value of the property.
e. all of these.