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In the GDS formula for a condo, what does "annual mortgage payment" refer to?

A) The borrower's monthly income
B) The borrower's credit score
C) The total amount paid annually towards the mortgage
D) The annual property tax rate

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Final answer:

The 'annual mortgage payment' for a condo is the yearly amount paid towards the loan, which includes both principal and interest. For a $1,000,000 loan at 6% interest over 30 years, the formula calculates monthly payments, which can then be multiplied by 12 for the annual payment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The "annual mortgage payment" refers to the total amount paid by the borrower each year towards their mortgage for a condominium. This includes payments made towards the principal amount borrowed as well as the interest charged on that loan. To calculate the monthly payment of a mortgage, we use the loan amount, the interest rate (annual), and the loan term. For a $1,000,000 house loan over 30 years (360 months) with a nominal interest rate of 6% convertible monthly, the formula to determine the monthly payment can be applied.

For simplicity, let's denote:

  • P as the principal amount ($1,000,000),
  • r as the monthly interest rate (6% per year or 0.06, which when converted monthly is 0.06/12),
  • n as the total number of payments (30 years multiplied by 12 months/year).

The monthly mortgage payment can be calculated using the formula: M = P[r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n -1], where M represents the monthly mortgage payment.

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