Reference no: EM132842700
Question - Mortgage Calculations
Ava and Brady have been enjoying their home since they purchased it almost 5 years ago. They have provided you with a copy of their mortgage contract. The following are key details from their mortgage contract:
Mortgage amount: 720,000
Mortgage term: 5 years
Mortgage amortization: 20 years
Fixed closed mortgage, rate: 3.25%
Payment schedule: monthly payments
They have been contacted by their financial institution regarding their mortgage renewal. Their financial institution is offering Ava and Brady a 3-year fixed closed mortgage at a rate of 3.75%.
a) Compute the balance outstanding after 5 years.
b) Compute the new mortgage monthly payment upon renewal.
c) How much interest will they pay during the new 3-year mortgage period?
d) To assist with their budgeting, Ava and Brady are considering changing to bi-weekly payments so the timing will be the same as their payroll deposits. Compute the new mortgage bi-weekly amount upon renewal.