A Homeowner Can Obtain a $250,000,30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage at a Rate

question 53

Multiple Choice

A homeowner can obtain a $250,000,30-year fixed-rate mortgage at a rate of 6.0 percent with zero points or at a rate of 5.5 percent with 2.25 points.
How long must the owner stay in the house to make it worthwhile to pay the points if the payment saving is invested monthly?

• A)7.15 years
• B)3.33 years
• C)6.04 years
• D)5.90 years
• E)More than 30 years

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