Real Estate Math
A Connecticut investor purchases a duplex for $480,000 with a 20% down payment. What is the loan amount?
A$96,000
B$380,000
C$384,000✓ Correct
D$400,000
Explanation
Down payment = $480,000 × 20% = $96,000. Loan amount = $480,000 - $96,000 = $384,000.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
Discount PointsPrepaid interest paid to a lender at closing to reduce the mortgage interest rate, with each point equal to 1% of the loan amount.
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.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
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