Calculate the total amount paid for Mortgage A. Calculate the total interest paid for Mortgage A. Calculate the monthly payment for Mortgage B. Calculate the total amount paid for Mortgage B. Calculate the total interest paid for Mortgage B. Write a two or more sentences giving the Becker family some advice about which mortgage to choose. Why might the Becker family not take your advice from part c)? Answer in one or two sentences.

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The Becker family is getting a home loan to finance a $260,000 mortgage. While looking for a mortgage, they found two alternatives:

Mortgage A

30-year loan with an interest rate of 3.611% and a monthly payment of $1,184.

Mortgage B

15-year loan with an interest rate of 2.7%

Recall:

  1. Calculate the total amount paid for Mortgage A.
  2. Calculate the total interest paid for Mortgage A.
  3. Calculate the monthly payment for Mortgage B.
  4. Calculate the total amount paid for Mortgage B.
  5. Calculate the total interest paid for Mortgage B.
  6. Write a two or more sentences giving the Becker family some advice about which mortgage to choose.
  7. Why might the Becker family not take your advice from part c)? Answer in one or two sentences.
 

 

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