Real Estate Math

A Connecticut buyer's mortgage payment (P&I) is $1,985/month. The annual interest rate is 6% and the loan balance is $310,000. How much of the first payment goes toward principal?

A$435✓ Correct
B$655
C$1,550
D$234

Explanation

First month's interest = $310,000 × 6% / 12 = $310,000 × 0.005 = $1,550. Principal portion = $1,985 - $1,550 = $435.

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