The Interest Rate for the First Three Years of an $150,000

question 48

Short Answer

The interest rate for the first three years of an $150,000 mortgage loan is 6.9% compounded semi-annually. Monthly payments are calculated using a 25-year amortization.
a) What will be the principal balance at the end of the three-year term?
b) What will the monthly payments be if the loan is renewed at 5.5% compounded semi-annually (and the original amortization period is continued)?

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Definitions:

Annual Percentage Rate

The annual rate charged for borrowing or earned through an investment, including any fees or additional costs associated with the transaction.

Effective Annual Rate

The annual rate of interest that accounts for compounding over the year, providing a true reflection of the financial product's yield.

Rate of Return

The net gain or loss on an investment over a specified time period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Cash Flows

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, affecting its liquidity.