Finance
A balloon mortgage requires the borrower to:
AMake increasing monthly payments throughout the loan term
BPay off the remaining balance in a large lump sum at the end of a specified period✓ Correct
CMake interest-only payments indefinitely
DRefinance the loan every 5 years
Explanation
A balloon mortgage has a set term (e.g., 5 or 7 years) with regular payments, but the remaining unpaid balance becomes due in full at the end of the balloon period.
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