Question

Julie and Barry Spinos purchased a house for $96,400. They made a 25 percent down payment and financed the remaining amount at 5.50 percent for 30 years. Their monthly payment is $410.66. How much of the first monthly payment is used to reduce the principal?

Answer 1

Answer: $79.30

Explanation:

Cost of the house = $96400

Down payment = 25% × $96400 = $24100

Mortgage = $96400 - $24100 = $72300

Interest = 5.5%

Time = 5 years

Monthly payment.= $410.66

The interest for first payment will be:

= $72300 × 5.5% × 1/12

= $72300 × 0.055 × 0.08333

= $331.36

Therefore, the amount of the first monthly payment is used to reduce the principal will be:

= $410.66 - $331.36

= $79.30