A $125,000 Loan at 6

question 150

Essay

A $125,000 loan at 6.0% compounded semi-annually will be repaid by monthly payments over a 20-year amortization period.
a) Calculate the interest component of Payment 188.
b) Calculate the principal component of Payment 101.
c) Calculate the reduction of principal in Year 1.
d) Calculate the reduction of principal in Year 20.

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