Question

The Roger's applied for a $70,000 mortgage for 30 years at 9%. Since they had a good credit history,

they actually qualified for a 25 year mortgage at 7%. What were the payments on the 9% loan, and the
7% loan? What do they save monthly? What is the total repayment on the 9% loan and the 7% loan, and
what do they save over the life of the loan?

Answer 1

9% payments: $563.24

7% payments: $494.75

monthly savings: $68.49

9% total repaid: $202,764.90

7% total repaid: $148,423.63

savings: $54,341.27

Explanation:

Answer 2

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Answer:

• 9% payments: $563.24
• 7% payments: $494.75
• monthly savings: $68.49
• 9% total repaid: $202,764.90
• 7% total repaid: $148,423.63
• savings: $54,341.27

Explanation:

It works nicely to let a calculator or spreadsheet figure the payment and loan values. The graphing calculator work is attached.