Answer:
d) $84,439
Explanation:
We can use the rule of 28/36 to calculate Michelle's affordable home purchase. She should only spend up to 28% of her monthly income on housing expenses and up to 36% of her monthly income paying for debt service.
monthly salary = $49,800 / 12 = $4,150
her total monthly amount to pay for debt service = $4,150 x 36% = $1,494
she is already paying $820 per month for other debts, so her monthly payment should be less than: $1,494 - $820 = $674
her total monthly amount to pay for housing expense = $4,150 x 28% = $1,162
she is planning on paying $270 in related house expenses, so her monthly payment should be less than: $1,162 - $270 = $892
out of the five options, Michelle cannot afford to buy the $253,316 house, but she can afford to buy the $84,439 house.
[($21,110 x 0.75) / $1,000] x 7.69 = $121.75 monthly payment
[($253,316 x 0.75) / $1,000] x 7.69 = $1,461 monthly payment
[($63,329 x 0.75) / $1,000] x 7.69 = $365.25 monthly payment
<u>[($84,439 x 0.75) / $1,000] x 7.69 = $487 monthly payment</u>
[($48,710 x 0.75) / $1,000] x 7.69 = $280.93 monthly payment
