In the Year 2002, Timothy Wanted to Purchase a House

question 52

Multiple Choice

In the year 2002, Timothy wanted to purchase a house. As he did not have sufficient funds, he decided to take a loan. Given his low credit score, it was highly unlikely that he would be able to repay the borrowed money. However, he was able to secure a loan despite his reduced ability to repay the loan. Timothy most likely applied for a _____.

• A) subsidized loan
• B) subprime mortgage loan
• C) endowment mortgage loan
• D) concessional loan

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Definitions:

Progressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, typically aimed at redistributing wealth more equitably.

Value-Added Tax (VAT)

A type of tax that is applied incrementally at each stage of production and distribution on the value added to goods and services.

Retail Sales Tax

A tax on the sale of goods and services that is usually calculated as a percentage of the purchase price and collected by the retailer.

Payout Rates

The percentage of earnings or profits that a company distributes to its shareholders as dividends.