Cecil has obtained a $139,000, 5/1 30-year ARM at 5%. During the first 3 years, he has an option of paying interest only. If he accepts this offer, what would be his initial payment? A.$732.09 B.$756.92 C.$579.17 D.$587.50
Answer:
The initial payment will be $579.17
Step-by-step explanation:
Cecil has obtained a $139,000, 5/1 30-year ARM at 5%.
During the first 3 years, he has an option of paying interest only. So, it is simple interest.
Simple interest is given as :
\(\frac{p\times r\times t}{100}\)
here, p = 139000
r = 5%
t = 30
Putting values in formula:
\(\frac{139000\times5\times30}{100}\) = $208500
As this is interest for 30 years or 360 months. So, for initial interest we will divide the interest with 360.
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Therefore, the initial payment will be $579.17