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A Washington lender approves a loan based on an appraised value of $520,000 at 80% LTV. The purchase price is $535,000. The maximum loan amount is based on:

AThe purchase price: $535,000 × 80% = $428,000
BThe lower of appraised value or purchase price: $520,000 × 80% = $416,000✓ Correct
CThe appraised value only, regardless of the purchase price
DThe average of appraised value and purchase price

Explanation

Lenders use the lower of the appraised value or the purchase price as the basis for the loan-to-value calculation. Since the appraised value ($520,000) is lower than the purchase price ($535,000), the maximum loan = $520,000 × 80% = $416,000.

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