Lucy is working with a lender to obtain a home loan. The lender gives Lucy a quote of 4.5% with a monthly payment of $1,256. Lucy would like to decrease the monthly payment. How can Lucy go about reducing her monthly home loan. payment? O Lucy can purchase discount points upfront to reduce the interest rate on the loan. O Lucy can negotiate for a higher interest rate. O Lucy can purchase discount points upfront to increase the interest rate on the loan. O Lucy can pay a loan origination fee after the loan closes.

Lucy is working with a lender to obtain a home loan. The lender gives Lucy a quote of 4.5% with a monthly payment of $1,256. Lucy would like to decrease the monthly payment. How can Lucy go about reducing her monthly home loan. payment? O Lucy can purchase discount points upfront to reduce the interest rate on the loan. O Lucy can negotiate for a higher interest rate. O Lucy can purchase discount points upfront to increase the interest rate on the loan. O Lucy can pay a loan origination fee after the loan closes.

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CE

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