Personal Finance and Mortgage Terminology Quiz

Explore key terms like APR, LTV, PMI, ARM, and more. Test yourself with 17 questions on mortgage and personal finance concepts.

#1

What does APR stand for in the context of mortgages?

Annual Percentage Rate
Adjusted Payment Rate
Average Payment Ratio
Accumulated Principal Return
#2

What is the term used for a loan where the borrower puts up an asset as collateral?

Unsecured loan
Secured loan
Balloon loan
Installment loan
#3

What is the term for the initial payment made when purchasing a home?

Mortgage
Down payment
Closing costs
Escrow
#4

Which of the following is not a type of mortgage?

Fixed-rate mortgage
Adjustable-rate mortgage
Reverse mortgage
Stable-rate mortgage
#5

What is the term for the interest rate that financial institutions charge each other for short-term loans?

Prime rate
Federal funds rate
LIBOR
Discount rate
#6

Which of the following is an advantage of renting over buying a home?

Building equity
Fixed monthly payments
Flexibility to move
Tax benefits
#7

What does LTV stand for in the context of mortgages?

Loan Term Value
Loan-to-Value Ratio
Long-Term Valuation
Limited Time Variant
#8

What does PMI stand for in the context of mortgages?

Private Mortgage Insurance
Principal and Interest
Property Management Income
Potential Market Index
#9

What is the term for a mortgage loan that exceeds the conforming loan limit set by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)?

Jumbo mortgage
Conforming mortgage
Subprime mortgage
Balloon mortgage
#10

What is the term for a legal process by which a lender takes control of a property if the borrower fails to make mortgage payments?

Foreclosure
Repossession
Eviction
Default
#11

What is the term for a document that outlines the terms and conditions of a mortgage loan?

Warranty deed
Mortgage note
Amortization schedule
Loan estimate
#12

Which of the following is a type of mortgage insurance that protects lenders against losses if a borrower defaults on their loan?

Homeowner's insurance
FHA insurance
PMI
Title insurance
#13

What does ARM stand for in the context of mortgages?

Annual Return Margin
Amortizing Rate Mortgage
Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Asset Reserve Management
#14

What does DTI stand for in the context of mortgage lending?

Debt-to-Income Ratio
Down Payment Term
Deferred Tax Income
Deposit Threshold Index
#15

What does HELOC stand for in the context of mortgages?

Home Equity Line of Credit
Housing Expense to Loan Calculation
Hazardous Equity Loss On Collateral
Housing Expense Limitation Ordinance Calculation
#16

What does CFPB stand for in the context of mortgage regulation?

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Certified Financial Planning Board
Credit Fairness and Protection Bureau
Comprehensive Financial Planning Bureau
#17

What does FHA stand for in the context of mortgages?

Federal Home Association
Finance and Housing Agency
Federal Housing Administration
Federally Held Assets

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