Real Estate Math

If a buyer's loan has a beginning balance of $200,000 and the first monthly payment is $1,200, of which $933 is interest, how much does the balance decrease?

A$200
B$267✓ Correct
C$300
D$933

Explanation

Principal reduction = Monthly payment - Interest = $1,200 - $933 = $267. The loan balance decreases by $267 after the first payment.

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