Finance

A 'balloon mortgage' in NC is characterized by:

APayments that increase annually
BA large lump-sum payment due at the end of a shorter loan term✓ Correct
CInterest-only payments for the full loan term
DA variable rate tied to a floating index

Explanation

A balloon mortgage features regular (often amortized) payments for a set period, followed by a large balloon payment at the end of the term (e.g., 7 years). The balloon payment pays off the remaining principal. Borrowers must then refinance, sell, or pay off the balloon.

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