The amount that is borrowed on your house mortgage was $175,000 dollars to be repayed through monthly payments for 25 years at 5.6% APR.   a. Find the amount of the monthly payment that would amortize this loan.    b. Suppose you have been making your payments for the last 7 years and would like to apply for a home equity loan to put an in ground pool in your yard. Calculate what remains to be paid on your mortgage.    c. Calculate the equity you have in your home if your home is currently worth $205,000.

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The amount that is borrowed on your house mortgage was $175,000 dollars to be repayed through monthly payments for 25 years at 5.6% APR.

 

a. Find the amount of the monthly payment that would amortize this loan. 

 

b. Suppose you have been making your payments for the last 7 years and would like to apply for a home equity loan to put an in ground pool in your yard. Calculate what remains to be paid on your mortgage. 

 

c. Calculate the equity you have in your home if your home is currently worth $205,000. 

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