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Carl and Melissa have a monthly income of $6000. They want to buy a house for $200,000 and make a down payment of $40,000. The monthly payment on a 15-year mortgage will be $2,000. On a 30-year mortgage, the monthly payment will be $1,350. Which of the following would you recommend? Why?
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