FinanceIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is a 'balloon mortgage' and what risk does it pose to Delaware borrowers?

AA mortgage that always carries unusually high fixed monthly payments; the primary risk is always simple unaffordability, in general
BA mortgage with regular monthly payments followed by a large lump-sum payment of the remaining balance at a specified dateCorrect
CA mortgage that adjusts with inflation; risk is unpredictable payments
DA mortgage requiring a large down payment; risk is illiquidity

Why A mortgage with regular monthly payments followed by a large lump-sum payment of the remaining balance at a specified date Is Correct

Answer B: A mortgage with regular monthly payments followed by a large lump-sum payment of the remaining balance at a specified date

A balloon mortgage has regular (often interest-only or amortizing) payments, but the entire remaining loan balance becomes due in a lump sum at the end of a short term (typically 5–7 years). The risk is that the borrower may be unable to refinance or repay the balloon payment, potentially leading to default.

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