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< Search«!| 8:34 AM @ 47% @) Open Response Respond to each of the following statements or questions. Use complete sentences. 1. What are four benefits provided by credit? Explain the risks of using credit. Answer: -credit card rewards -being able to pay for large purchases -improve finances -save money on interest The main risk of using credit is the potential of accumulating debt. 2. What is the advantage of using the annual percentage rate (APR) to measure the annual cost of credit charged by a lender? Answer: The advantage of using APR is it provides a consistent basis for presenting annual interest rate information in order to protect consumers from misleading advertising. 3. What are the potential benefits to a business of extending customer credit? What are the potential costs? Answer: Potential benefits of extending customer credit is establishing customer loyalty, meaning they will consistently shop with your business. A disadvantage of extending customer credit are the potential losses when a customer fails to pay or takes a long time to pay. 4. What is a credit policy? Identify the common elements of a credit policy. Answer: A credit policy defines how your company will extend credit to customers and collect delinquent payments. Some common elements of credit policies include credit application process, types, limits and terms of credit, collection,etc. 5. Establishing a good credit history makes it easier to obtain credit in the future. List the five factors that determine a FICO score. Explain how you can manage cach of the factors to build and maintain a good credit score. Answer: 1. Payment history - Pay bills on time and stay current on missed payments. 2. The amount you owe - Pay off debt rather than moving it around by paying down your revolving debt. 3. Length of your credit history - Don’t cancel credit cards and make sure your account stays active. 4. Mix of credit in use - Making timely payments and having a good credit history 5. New credit - Don't open new accounts too rapidly. (<>
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