A property is purchased for $220,000 with a $22,000 down payment. If it appreciates to $275,000, what is the return on equity (based on original equity)?
Why 250% Is Correct
Answer B: 250%
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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
Insurance required by lenders on conventional loans with less than 20% down payment, protecting the lender — not the borrower — against default.
AmortizationThe gradual repayment of a loan through scheduled periodic payments that cover both principal and interest.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)A mortgage with an interest rate that changes periodically based on a financial index, usually after an initial fixed-rate period.
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
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