Consider a 2-year, fixed rate mortgage with an original balance of $28,000 and an interest rate of 4.7%. Suppose right after the month 10 payment has been made, the interest rate declines by 2%. What would be the new monthly payment if the home-owner were to refinance with a new 2-year loan at the new rate?

Consider a 2-year, fixed rate mortgage with an original balance of $28,000 and an interest rate of 4.7%. Suppose right after the month 10 payment has been made, the interest rate declines by 2%. What would be the new monthly payment if the home-owner were to refinance with a new 2-year loan at the new rate?

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