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Predatory Lending
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1.
You can get a short-term loan from your checking account through what is called _______.
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Overdraft protection
A checking account loan
A cash advance
Overdraft protection. Overdraft protection simply means overdrawing your checking account. You will likely be charged a fee for it.
2.
Which of these lenders requires little or no credit check when loaning money to a borrower?
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Payday lender
Bank
P2P lender
Payday lender. Payday loans are fast and usually don't require a credit check.
3.
Predatory lending can occur with which of the following?
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Tax refunds
Payday loans
Rent-to-own stores
All of the above
All of the above. All of these and many more can be involved in predatory lending. You should evaluate all of them carefully.
4.
As a general rule, which of the following will charge the LEAST amount of interest if you take out a loan?
Choose wisely. There is only one correct answer.
A payday lender
A credit card
A credit card cash advance
A loan from a bank or credit union
A loan from a bank or credit union. As a rule, these loans have the lowest interest rates and charge the least amount of interest.
5.
What do borrowers use payday loans for?
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Medical emergencies
Regular bills
As an alternative to other loans
All of the above
All of the above. People take out payday loans for many different reasons.
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