Math Problem Statement
The Turners have purchased a house for $180,000. They made an initial down payment of $20,000 and secured a mortgage with interest charged at the rate of 5.5%/year on the unpaid balance. (Interest computations are made at the end of each month.) Assume that the loan is amortized over 30 years. (Round your answers to the nearest cent.) (a) What monthly payment will the Turners be required to make? $ 908.46
Correct: Your answer is correct.
(b) What will be their total interest payment? $ 167046.46
Correct: Your answer is correct.
(c) What will be their equity (disregard depreciation) after 10 years?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Amortization
Interest Rate
Equity Calculation
Loan Repayment
Formulas
Monthly Payment Formula for Fixed-Rate Mortgage: P = L * [r(1 + r)^n] / [(1 + r)^n - 1]
Remaining Balance Formula: B = P * [(1 + r)^n - (1 + r)^m] / [(1 + r)^n - 1]
Equity Formula: Equity = House Value - Remaining Balance
Theorems
Time Value of Money
Suitable Grade Level
College/Advanced High School
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