Imagine that you would like to purchase a $275,000 home. Using 20% as a down payment (or $55,000), determine the monthly mortgage payment
for your dream home using the loan terms below. Hint: Read the Loan
Calculator tip at right for a tool that will help you make the calculations.
A. 15-year mortgage term with a 3% interest rate
Total Amount Paid Over Loan Term
Minimum Monthly Payment:
B. 20-year mortgage term with a 6% interest rate
Total Amount Paid Over Loan Term:
Minimum Monthly Payment:
C. 30-year mortgage term with a 5% interest rate
Total Amount Paid Over Loan Term:
Minimum Monthly Payment:
Which mortgage would you choose and why?