Andrew and Jackie Are Considering Taking Out a $400,000 Mortgage

question 175

Multiple Choice

Andrew and Jackie are considering taking out a $400,000 mortgage to buy a house.How much would they have to have for a down payment to not be required to buy PMI?

• A)$40,000
• B)$60,000
• C)$80,000
• D)$20,000

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