ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

CREDIT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The purpose of the Truth-in-Lending Act was to give borrowers enough information so that they can compare costs of various sources of credit
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) protects you against inaccurate and unfair credit billing and credit card practices. It requires lenders to provide you with loan cost information so that you can comparison shop for certain types of loans.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) of 1968 is a Federal law designed to promote the informed use of consumer credit. It requires disclosures about the terms and cost of loans to standardize how borrowing costs are calculated and disclosed.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Truth-in-Lending Act promotes the informed use of credit and protects borrowers from unethical lenders by requiring the clear and conspicuous disclosure of the terms and conditions of consumer loans offered.

Detailed explanation-4: -“The finance charge is the cost of consumer credit as a dollar amount.

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