Since Mortgages Typically Have Multiple Costs Associated with Them, a Borrower

question 35

Multiple Choice

Since mortgages typically have multiple costs associated with them, a borrower may attempt to reduce these costs into a single measure in order to compare two or more mortgages. Which of the following measures is a popular tool for comparing the cost of several mortgages?

• A) Upfront fees
• B) Contracted interest rate
• C) Annual percentage rate
• D) Teaser rate

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