Finance
Which of the following would most likely result in a lower mortgage interest rate?
AHigher loan-to-value ratio
BLarger down payment and lower LTV✓ Correct
CShorter employment history
DHigher debt-to-income ratio
Explanation
A larger down payment reduces the lender's risk (lower LTV), which typically results in a lower interest rate and may eliminate the need for PMI.
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