Asked by Annet Jamrych on Jun 21, 2024

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Kate and Ashton have been approved for a $200,000 15-year mortgage with an APR of 5.5%.How much of their first monthly payment will go to interest?

A) $1,634.17
B) $1,147.57
C) $916.67
D) $717.50

APR

Annual Percentage Rate; the annual rate charged for borrowing or earned through an investment, including any fees or additional costs associated with the transaction.

Mortgage

A loan used by individuals and businesses to purchase real estate without paying the entire purchase price upfront, wherein the property itself serves as collateral for the loan.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed.

  • Acquire an understanding of the financial factors pertinent to real estate investment, including equity, mortgage operations, and interest rate calculations.
  • Assess and review financial documents and statements pertaining to personal and property financial matters.
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Sehajvir SinghJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
To calculate the interest portion of the first monthly payment, use the formula: Interest = Principal x Rate / 12. Here, Principal = $200,000, Rate = 5.5% (or 0.055 as a decimal). So, Interest = $200,000 x 0.055 / 12 = $916.67.