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A 'balloon mortgage' in Colorado is characterized by:
AMonthly payments that increase gradually over the loan term
BSmaller regular payments followed by a large lump-sum payment at the end of the term✓ Correct
CPayments that are interest-only for the entire loan term
DA loan with no fixed maturity date
Explanation
A balloon mortgage features regular payments (often based on a 30-year amortization) but the loan matures in a shorter period (e.g.
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Key Terms to Know
Amortization
The 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.
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
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