Mortgage Loans
Closing Costs
Monthly Payments
Other Housing Costs
Double Jeopardy!
100

Patti Green and her husband are purchasing a condominium for $123,000. They have $15,000 for a down payment. What is the amount of their mortgage loan?

$108,000

100

Al and Viola were granted an $80,000 mortgage. At the closing, they will have to pay the closing costs of $4,784 plus the real estate taxes of $1,230. What are the total closing costs?

$6,014

100

Julie and Barry purchased a house for $96,400. They financed at 5.5% for 30 years. How much of the first monthly payment is used to pay the interest?

$441.83

100

Cesar Santiago recorded his housing expenses for the month of September as follows: $575.16 for mortgage payment, $23.70 for insurance premium, $87.40 for real estate taxes, $76.36 for electricity, $21.18 for telephone service, and $19.30 for water. What is his total monthly housing cost?

$803.10

100

What is the formula to find interest?

Interest = Principal x Rate x Time

200

David Chin purchased a town home priced at $177,400 and made a 20% down payment. What was the down payment amount?

$35,480

200

Pablo was granted a $128,000 mortgage. At the closing, he will have to pay $2,064 in various fees plus 2% of the mortgage for points. What are the total costs?

$4,624

200

Rowena obtains a 30-year, $90,000 mortgage from State Bank. The interest rate is 7.5%, and her monthly payment is $629.10. For the first payment, what is the amount of interest?

$562.50

200

Fredricka’s monthly expenses were: mortgage payment, $547.90; insurance, $52.00; taxes, $184.00; electricity, $64.40; phone, $53.50; heating, $138.25; water, $27.44; and repairs, $179.87. What is her total monthly cost?

$1,247.36

200

What is the total interest on a $70,000 mortgage for 30 years when the monthly payment is $513.80?

$114,968

300

Desiree is considering the purchase of a new condominium for $95,500. She must make a 20% down payment. What amount of mortgage loan does she need to finance the purchase?

$76,400

300

Calculate the closing cost on a house that sold for $170,000.

Credit report: $70

Loan origination fee: 2% of mortgage

Abstract of title: $100

Attorney fee: $275


$3,845

300

Carlita Rodriguez and her brother purchased a house for $156,600. Neighbors Credit Union financed their loan for 30 years at 7%. For the first monthly payment, what is the interest?

$913.50

300

Melvin’s monthly expenses for December were: $548.36 for mortgage payment, $29.50 for insurance premium, $122.50 for real estate taxes, $46.75 for refrigerator installment payment, $104.70 for electricity, $115.60 for telephone, Internet, and cable, $315.75 for home heating oil, and $21.80 for water. What is his total monthly housing cost?

$1,304.96

300

David and Sheryl have saved $66,400 for a down payment on a home. The bank says the minimum down payment required is 25%. Is their down payment large enough for a $270,000 home?

No, the down payment would have to be $67,500

400

The Windens have purchased their first home at a selling price of $110,900. What is the amount of the mortgage loan if they made a 30% down payment?

$77,630

400

What is the total closing costs on a $150,000 home?

Attorney fee: $275

Documentation of stamp fee: 0.3% of mortgage

Processing fee: 1.10% of mortgage


$2,375

400

Hazeline Allen’s mortgage loan amount is $87,750. She financed her house for 30 years with monthly payments of $725. At the end of 30 years, what will be the total amount of interest charged?

$173,250

400

Kamil's monthly gross pay is $7,500. His monthly housing expenses were $1,715.29. Is this within the 35% of the gross pay recommendation?

Yes, 35% of $7,500 is $2,625

400

Rowena obtains a 30-year, $90,000 mortgage from State Bank. The interest rate is 7.5%, and her monthly payment is $629.10. After the first payment, what is the new principal?

$89,933.40

500

Kung and So Lee offered $287,000 for a home that had been priced at $296,500. The seller has agreed to their offer. A 20% down payment is required. What is the amount of the down payment?

$57,400

500

The McAllister's have purchased a house for $379,900. The total closing cost is 3.5% of the mortgage. What is the total closing cost?

$13,296.50

500

Rowena obtains a 30-year, $90,000 mortgage from State Bank. The interest rate is 7.5%, and her monthly payment is $629.10. For the first payment, what is the payment to principal?

$66.60

500

The Daigles had the following housing expenses for September: mortgage $396.80; insurance $34.15; real estate taxes $139.40; home improvements $44.75; electricity $51.20; telephone $29.75; gas $63.84; and water $18.50. What are their monthly expenses?

$778.39

500

Shelly Moyer has been granted a mortgage loan at an annual interest rate of 6% for 20 years by Patterson Mutual. The home has a selling price of $170,000. The bank requires a 20% down payment. Closing cost fees came out to $5,069. What are Shelly’s closing costs if you include the down payment?

$39,069

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