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What is the formula to calculate the monthly payment on a loan?

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Monthly Payment = P[r(1 + r)^n] / [(1 + r)^n – 1], where P = principal, r = monthly interest rate, n = number of payments.

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Define APR (Annual Percentage Rate).

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APR is the annual rate charged for borrowing or earned through an investment, expressed as a percentage.

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What is the total interest paid on a loan?

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Total Interest = (Monthly Payment * Number of Payments) - Principal.

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How do you calculate the total amount paid over the life of a loan?

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Total Amount Paid = Monthly Payment * Number of Payments.

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What is the difference between fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages?

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Fixed-rate mortgages have a constant interest rate throughout the loan term, while adjustable-rate mortgages have interest rates that may change periodically.

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What is a down payment?

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A down payment is an upfront payment made when purchasing a home, typically expressed as a percentage of the purchase price.

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How does the term of a loan affect monthly payments?

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Longer loan terms generally result in lower monthly payments but higher total interest paid.

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What is the impact of refinancing a mortgage?

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Refinancing can lower monthly payments, reduce interest rates, or change the loan term.

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Calculate the total interest for a 15-year mortgage of $150,000 at 3.75% APR.

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Total Interest = $46,349.40.

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What is the monthly payment for a $213,000 loan at 6.75% APR over 30 years?

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Monthly Payment = $1,381.51.