If You Have a $150,000 30-Year 5% Mortgage, How Much

question 36

Multiple Choice

If you have a $150,000 30-year 5% mortgage, how much of your first monthly payment of $805.50 would go toward principal?

• A) $180.50
• B) $625.00
• C) $665.28
• D) $805.50
• E) $7,500.00

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