Finance 365 Ch 3
Compared to commercial banks, finance companies usually signal solvency and safety concerns by A. holding higher leverage ratios. B. holding lower capital-asset ratio. C. holding less liquid long-term assets. D. holding higher capital-asset ratio. E. Answers A and B only.
D
Finance companies often prefer to lease equipment to customers because A. repossession in the event of default is easier. B. a lease with little or no down payment is more attractive to business customers. C. the finance company receives the benefit of depreciation expense. D. All of the above. E. Answers A and C only.
D
Finance companies that prey on desperate higher-risk customers charging unfairly exorbitant interest rates are referred to as A. refinancing companies. B. captive companies. C. business credit companies. D. loan shark companies. E. personal credit companies.
D
A company that provides financing to corporations, especially through equipment leasing and factoring would best be categorized as a A. sales finance institution. B. personal credit institution. C. subprime lender. D. loan shark. E. business credit institution.
E
A person with a history of bad credit and an inconsistent record of payments on other debt is most likely to find a short-term loan through a A. commercial bank. B. personal credit institution. C. savings bank. D. sales finance institution. E. payday lender.
E
Factoring involves A. making loans to customers that depository institutions find too risky to lend. B. providing financing for the purchase of products manufactured by the parent company. C. approving of collateral that depository institutions do not find acceptable. D. providing financing through equipment leasing. E. purchasing of accounts receivable by finance company from corporate customers.
E
As a percent of assets, finance companies currently rely more heavily on commercial paper as a source of financing than in 1977.
False
As an industry, finance companies have escaped the merger and consolidation activity that has affected nearly every other sector of the financial services industry.
False
As of 2012, real estate loans dominated the assets of finance companies.
False
As of March 2012, the payday loan industry was regulated at the federal level.
False
Business loans represent 60% of the loan portfolio of finance companies.
False
Finance companies generally charge lower interest rates on consumer loans than do depository institutions.
False
Finance companies generally have higher overhead than do commercial banks.
False
Finance companies have been among the slowest growing FI groups in recent years
False
Finance companies have had no significant downturns in economic performance over the last two decades.
False
Finance companies prefer to outwardly purchase equipment and then lease it to a business rather than finance the purchase because they receive part of the lease payment in the form of a down payment from the purchaser.
False
It is impossible for an individual to be approved for a finance company loan with a bankruptcy on their record.
False
Personal credit institutions specialize in making equipment leases to consumers
False
Sales finance companies do not directly compete with depository institutions for consumer loans.
False
The largest category of business loans of finance companies is securitized business assets.
False
Wholesale loans are loan agreements between corporations and their customers at reduced interest rates.
False
A finance company that lends money to high risk customers is known as a subprime lender.
True
A major role of the captive finance company is to provide financing for the purchase of products manufactured or sold by the parent company.
True
As the economic expansion continued through the 1990s, the demand for finance company loans increased.
True
Bad debt expense and administrative costs are lower on home equity loans than other typical loans of finance companies.
True
Because finance companies do not accept deposits, they do not have bank regulators providing oversight of their activities.
True
Equipment leasing to customers is a function of business credit institution.
True
Finance companies differ from banks in that they do not accept deposits.
True
Finance companies have relied primarily on short-term commercial paper and other debt sources to finance asset growth.
True
Finance companies have traditionally been subject to state-imposed usury ceilings on the maximum loan rate charged to any individual customers.
True
Finance companies operate more like nonfinancial, nonregulated companies than any other type of financial institution.
True
General Electric Capital Corporation is considered a captive finance company.
True
Personal credit institutions may be willing to approve of collateral that depository institutions do not find acceptable.
True
Sales finance institutions compete directly with depository institutions for consumer loans.
True
Sales finance institutions provide financing to customers of specific retailers.
True
Securitized mortgage assets are used as collateral backing secondary market securities.
True
The FDIC allows its member banks to participate in payday lending.
True
The growth in home equity lines of credit over the last two decades has occurred in part because of the tax deductibility of the interest payments.
True
The largest 20 firms in the nondepository finance company industry account for more than 65 percent of industry assets.
True
The parent institution provides a large portion of the debt that a captive finance company will use to generate personal loans.
True
The typical customer of a payday lender has income of between $25,000 and $50,000 per year.
True
When a finance company pools mortgages with similar characteristics and securitizes the pool, the loans are removed from the balance sheet of the finance company.
True
Wholesale and retail motor vehicle loans and leases constitute the largest subcategory of business loans.
True
Finance companies have enjoyed very high rates of growth because they A. are willing to lend to riskier customers than commercial banks. B. charge higher rates on lower risk loans. C. do not have ties or affiliations with manufacturing firms. D. face very high levels of regulation, which assures their success. E. do not sell the loans that they originate.
A
A company that specializes in making loans to the customers of a particular retailer or manufacturer would best be categorized as a A. sales finance institution. B. personal credit institution. C. business credit institution. D. lease finance company. E. factoring company.
A
During 2006, originations of new subprime mortgages totaled approximately __________, which was ________ of new mortgages originated that year. A. $600 billion; one-fifth B. $400 billion; one-tenth C. $100 billion; one-half D. $400 billion; one-third E. $600 billion; one-half
A
During the period from 1977 to 2012, A. total assets in finance companies grew over 1,000%. B. commercial paper became a less important source of funds for finance companies. C. assets in finance companies became less diversified. D. mortgage lending declined in importance to finance companies. E. in finance companies, consumer lending increased as a percent of total assets.
A
This type of finance company competes directly with depository institutions for consumer loans because they can frequently process loans faster and more conveniently. A. Sales finance institution. B. Personal credit institution. C. Business credit institution. D. Lease finance company. E. Factoring company.
A
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a finance company over a commercial bank in providing services to small business customers? A. Finance companies are less willing to accept risky customers than are banks. B. Finance companies are not subject to regulations that restrict the type of products and services they can offer. C. Finance companies often have substantial industry and product expertise. D. Finance companies generally have lower overhead than banks. E. Finance companies do not accept deposits and therefore are not subject to bank-type regulatory restrictions.
A
A company that specializes in making installment loans to consumers would best be categorized as a A. sales finance institution. B. personal credit institution. C. business credit institution. D. lease finance company. E. factoring company.
B
As of 2012, which of the following is true concerning payday lending? A. The typical borrower earns less than $25,000. B. Payday lending has been effectively banned in 18 states. C. Interest rate on payday loans were capped at an annual interest rate of 30% by federal legislation. D. Less than $30 billion of payday loans were generated by the industry. E. Payday lenders were banned from forming relationships with nationally chartered banks.
B
In financing their asset growth, finance companies A. have relied more on bank loans over time. B. rely heavily on short-term commercial paper. C. use less equity capital than commercial banks. D. do not issue demand deposits, but can issue time deposits. E. use very small amounts of long-term debt and bonds.
B
What is the primary function of finance companies? A. Protect individuals and corporations from adverse events. B. Make loans to both individuals and corporations. C. Extend loans to banks and other financial institutions. D. Pool the financial resources of individuals and companies and invest in diversified portfolios of assets. E. Assist in the trading of securities in the secondary markets.
B
Which of the following is the type of loan that Ford Motor Credit Corporation provides to Ford dealers to finance the cars that the dealer has for sale? A. Inventory loan. B. Wholesale loan. C. Automobile lease. D. Factoring. E. Equipment loan.
B
Which of the following is traditionally the major type of consumer loans for finance companies? A. Revolving loans. B. Motor vehicle loans and leases. C. Wholesale loans. D. Equipment leases. E. Home equity loans.
B
A finance company may be classified as a subprime lender if it A. charges interest rates below those charged by commercial banks. B. lends to low-risk customers. C. lends to high-risk customers. D. originated from check cashing outlets in the early 1990s. E. is wholly owned by a parent corporation.
C
Ally Financial [formerly General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC)] A. is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors. B. only provides financing to purchasers of automobiles built by General Motors. C. was classified as a commercial bank holding company in 2008. D. did not participate in federal bailout funds during the financial crisis because of their financial strength. E. is the largest finance company in the U.S.
C
Compared to commercial banks, why do finance companies often have substantial industry and product expertise? A. Because they have no bank-type regulators looking directly over their shoulders. B. Because they are specialized in market research and analysis. C. Because they are often subsidiaries of corporate-sector holding companies. D. Because they are more often willing to accept risky customers. E. All of the above.
C
In contrast to earlier periods in the finance company industry, during the middle 2000s, A. regulatory reform led to decreasing profits. B. mortgages originated were generally not securitized. C. new car loan rates charged by finance companies were been lower than those of commercial banks. D. mortgage lending become less important to the industry. E. finance companies were required to offer time deposit products to their customers.
C
Prior to the financial crisis that began in 2007, finance companies A. had experienced slow asset growth because of the upcoming economic slowdown. B. had found subprime lending to be a risk-free method to achieve growth. C. had experienced strong profit and loan growth, especially those companies that lend to less risky customers. D. had experienced strong success in the area of electronic lending. E. had avoided takeover attempts by other financial institutions.
C
Which of the following is NOT true? A. The fastest growing area of finance companies in recent years has been in the area of leasing and business loans. B. Consumer loans represent the largest portion of the loan portfolio of finance companies. C. Finance companies rely on short-term commercial paper and customer deposits to finance their assets. D. Finance companies rely on short-term commercial paper and long-term debt to finance their assets. E. Finance companies are now the largest issuers of commercial paper in the U.S.
C
Which of the following is NOT a type of consumer loan? A. Personal cash loan. B. Mobile home loan. C. Private-label credit card loan. D. Equipment loan. E. Motor vehicle loan.
D
Which of the following is NOT true? A. The finance company industry tends to be very concentrated. B. Twenty of the largest finance companies account for more than 65% of the industry assets. C. Many of the largest finance companies tend to be wholly owned or are captive subsidiaries of major manufacturing firms. D. Finance companies specialize only in consumer loans and do not make business loans. E. Finance companies often provide captive financing for the purchase of products manufactured by their parent company.
D
Finance companies charge different rates than do commercial banks which A. tend to be higher than bank rates. B. often reflect a more risky borrower. C. causes some finance companies to be classified as subprime lenders. D. must meet state usury law guidelines. E. All of the above.
E
Home equity loans have A. become less profitable for finance companies. B. seen reduced demand since the Tax Reform Act of 1986 was passed. C. interest charges that are not tax deductible. D. a higher bad debt expense than those on other finance company loans. E. allows customers to borrow on a line of credit secured with a second mortgage on their home.
E
Which of the following is NOT a type of finance company? A. Sales finance institutions. B. Personal credit institutions. C. Business credit institutions. D. Captive finance company. E. All of the above are types of finance companies.
E
Which of the following is a major source of debt capital for a captive finance company? A. Premiums. B. Deposits. C. Equity. D. Bank loans. E. Parent company.
E
Which of the following might lead a consumer to seek a loan from a subprime lender? A. Inability to document their income. B. Have previously filed for bankruptcy. C. Has never had a loan before. D. Lack of savings for a down payment. E. All of the above.
E
Which of the following observations concerning mortgages is NOT valid? A. They may refer to loans secured by lien on residential houses. B. They are a minor component in finance company portfolios. C. Mortgage-backed securities are created by securitization. D. Home equity loans are examples of second mortgages. E. The interest on a mortgage loan secured by a primary residence is not tax deductible to the homeowner.
E
Which of the following observations concerning payday lenders is NOT true? A. They provide short-term cash advances. B. Their advances are due when borrowers receive their next paycheck. C. The industry originated from check cashing outlets. D. The payday loan industry is regulated at the state level. E. The demand for short-term loans has decreased considerably.
E
Factoring is the process where accounts are purchased by a nonfinancial company at a discount from their face value in exchange for the responsibility of collection.
False
Finance companies are subject to regulations that restrict the types of products and services they can offer to small business customers.
False
Finance companies generally attract less risky customers than do commercial banks.
False
Over the last 30 years finance companies have replaced real estate loans and other assets with increasing amounts of consumer and business loans.
False
Traditionally, motor vehicle loans and leases are the largest category of consumer loans for finance companies.
True