Question

Maria is going to take out a loan with a principal of $19,700. She has narrowed down her options to two banks. Bank M charges an interest rate of 7.1%, compounded monthly, and requires that the loan be paid off in five years. Bank N charges an interest rate of 7.8%, compounded monthly, and requires that the loan be paid off in four years. How would you recommend that Maria choose her loan?

Answer 1

Answer:

Loan principal amount = $19,700

Bank M:

Interest rate charges = 7.1% compounded monthly

Loan will be paid off in = Five years

Bank N:

Interest rate charges = 7.8% compounded monthly

Loan will be paid off in = Four years

From the above information, we would recommend that Maria choose her loan from Bank M if she wants a lower monthly payments and Maria choose her loan from Bank N if she wants a lower lifetime cost.