Real Estate Math

An Indiana mortgage has a $320,000 principal balance. The monthly payment is $1,900. In month 1, the interest portion (at 5.5% annual rate) is $1,466.67. What is the principal reduction in month 1?

A$366.67
B$433.33✓ Correct
C$466.67
D$533.33

Explanation

Interest in month 1 = $320,000 × 5.5% ÷ 12 = $320,000 × 0.004583 = $1,466.67. Principal reduction = $1,900 − $1,466.67 = $433.33.

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