A buyer makes a $425,000 offer on a home. The lender requires a 75% LTV. What is the required down payment?
Why $106,250 Is Correct
Answer B: $106,250
Exam Tip: Real Estate Math
Math questions are formula-based. Memorize the key formulas: commission splits, proration, cap rate (NOI ÷ Value), GRM (Price ÷ Gross Rent), and LTV (Loan ÷ Value). Practice converting between annual and monthly figures.
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Key Terms to Know
The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)Insurance required by lenders on conventional loans with less than 20% down payment, protecting the lender — not the borrower — against default.
Earnest MoneyA deposit made by the buyer when submitting a purchase offer, demonstrating serious intent and serving as consideration for the contract.
Option ContractA contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a property at a specified price within a specified time period.
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