Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)

question 28

Multiple Choice

Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) ,

• A)a creditor may not discriminate against a borrower on the basis of race,sex,religion,or age.
• B)a debt collector may not harass or abuse debtors.
• C)a credit card company must promptly investigate and respond to any consumer complaints about a credit card bill.
• D)a consumer has the right to obtain one free credit report every year from each of the three major reporting agencies.

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Definitions:

Floating Charge

A debt security issued by a corporation in which assets of the corporation, such as stock-in-trade, are pledged as security. Until such time as default occurs, the corporation is free to dispose of the assets.

Creditor

An entity or person to whom money is owed by a debtor.

Inventories

The total amount of goods and materials held by a company for the purpose of sale or production.

Security

A financial asset, such as a stock or bond, that can be traded in the financial market.