Bank on it
Borrowing Basics
Money Matters
Universal credit
Income and Expendature
100

Name two main bank employee that work in most branches.

What is a manager, loan officer, teller, customer service representative.

100

If you want to borrow money at the bank, who would you speak to?

What is the Loan Officer

100

What is the income you earn before taxes and deductibles?

What is Gross pay.

100
What are the all the benefits that now make up universal credit

Housing benefits, child tax credit, work tax credit, Job seekers allowence, income support, Employment and Support income (ESA)

100

Why would you complete and income and expenditure form?

if you are struggling to pay your debts or wanting to see where you are with your money

200

While shopping for a bank account, what is the first step?

What is to request written information about the account.

200

Why is it important to have credit? Give two examples.

What is A. It will allow you to buy a house or a large purchase. B. Emergencies. C. It is more convenient than cash.

200

What is the money you earn after taxes and deductibles?

What is Net Pay.

200

What is universal credit?

It is a new (ish) benefit to support people on low income in or out of work

200

What information do you put on an i&e?

What money you have coming in and what money you have going out (i.e. rent, bills)

300

What information will youneed to give the bank to open an account?

What is a valid photo id, driver's license, national insurance number, personal information, deposit.

300

What does the bank charge you for borrowing money from them?

What is interest, fees.

300

What are expenses that don't change each month called?

What is Fixed Expenses.

300
How are the benefits paid?

Monthly into your bank account

300
What is essential spending?
Rent, mortgage, electric, gas, water
400

What does the bank do before a person can open an acocunt?

What is Check the customer's credit history. (verification)

400

What items will the bank accept as collateral?

What is Home, Automobile, Savings Account.

400

What are some examples of fixed expenses?

What is Rent, bus pass, car insurance, ederly care.

400

Can you be paid fornightly

Yes if you reach Tier 1 or Tier 2 requirements

400

What is non-essential spending?

Sweets, takeaways, magazines, DVD's nights out

500

What are two additional services you can receive at a bank?

What is direct deposit, money order, ATM, debit card, loans, on line banking, telephone banking.

500

What are the two types of interest rates?

What is Fixed and Variable.

500

What are some examples of flexible expenses?

What is Telephone, food shopping, entertainment, electric, gas bill (these can also be fixed)

500
Can you name a Tier 1 or Tier 2 requirements

 T1Drug and alcohol addictions, learning diffuculties, severe or multiple debt problems, being in temporary or supported living, homlessness, DV, MH 

T2 prison, no bank account, have history of rent arrears

500

Do you have to pay unsecured debts as a priority?

No

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