Answer:
a. The monthly payments are:
= $1,584.93
b. Amortization Schedule for the first six payments:
Month Beginning Balance Interest Principal Ending Balance
1 $216,000.00 $17,214.79 $1,804.37 $214,195.61
2 $214,195.61 $17,065.03 $1,954.13 $212,241.46
3 $212,241.46 $16,902.82 $2,116.34 $210,125.12
4 $210,125.12 $16,727.19 $2,291.97 $207,833.12
5 $207,833.12 $16,536.94 $2,482.22 $205,350.89
6 $205,350.89 $16,330.93 $2,688.23 $202,662.63
Step-by-step explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Monthly Pay: $1,584.93
Monthly Total
Mortgage Payment $1,584.93 $570,575.33
House Price = $240,000.00
Loan Amount = $216,000.00
Down Payment = $24,000.00 ($240,000 * 10%)
Total of 360 Mortgage Payments $570,575.33
Total Interest $354,575.33
Mortgage Payoff Period = 360 (12 * 30 years) months