Math Problem Statement
You have decided to refinance your mortgage. You plan to borrow whatever is outstanding on your current mortgage. The current monthly payment is $2,474.79 and you have made every payment on time. The original term of the mortgage was 30 years, and the mortgage is exactly four years and eight months old. You have just made your monthly payment. The mortgage interest rate is 5.125% (APR). How much do you owe on the mortgage today?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Loan Amortization
Interest Rates
Algebra
Time Value of Money
Formulas
Remaining balance formula for fixed-rate mortgage: P = (M / r) * (1 - (1 + r)^-n)
Monthly interest rate: r = APR / 12
Number of months paid: n_paid = (years * 12) + months
Number of months remaining: n_remaining = total_months - n_paid
Theorems
Amortization Theorem
Time Value of Money
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 or College Level
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