You can afford monthly payments of $700. If current mortgage rates are 2.24% for a 15-year fixed rate loan, how much can you afford to borrow? If you are required to make a 20% down payment and you have the cash on hand to do it, how expensive a home can you afford? (Hint: You will need to solve the loan payment formula for P.) How much can you afford to borrow? (Round to the nearest dollar as needed.)

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### How Much Can You Afford to Borrow?

#### Mortgage Loan Payment Calculation

You can afford monthly payments of $700. If current mortgage rates are 2.24% for a 15-year fixed rate loan, how much can you afford to borrow? If you are required to make a 20% down payment and you have the cash on hand to do it, how expensive a home can you afford?

(Hint: You will need to solve the loan payment formula for **P**.)

#### Calculation Formula:

\[ P = \frac{M}{\left( \frac{r(1+r)^n}{(1+r)^n - 1} \right)} \]

* Where:
  * **P** = Loan amount (principal)
  * **M** = Monthly payment ($700)
  * **r** = Monthly interest rate (annual rate/12)
  * **n** = Number of payments (loan term in months)

#### How Much Can You Afford to Borrow?

\[
\text{Loan Amount} = \$ \_\_\_\_\ (Round to the nearest dollar as needed.)
\]
Transcribed Image Text:### How Much Can You Afford to Borrow? #### Mortgage Loan Payment Calculation You can afford monthly payments of $700. If current mortgage rates are 2.24% for a 15-year fixed rate loan, how much can you afford to borrow? If you are required to make a 20% down payment and you have the cash on hand to do it, how expensive a home can you afford? (Hint: You will need to solve the loan payment formula for **P**.) #### Calculation Formula: \[ P = \frac{M}{\left( \frac{r(1+r)^n}{(1+r)^n - 1} \right)} \] * Where: * **P** = Loan amount (principal) * **M** = Monthly payment ($700) * **r** = Monthly interest rate (annual rate/12) * **n** = Number of payments (loan term in months) #### How Much Can You Afford to Borrow? \[ \text{Loan Amount} = \$ \_\_\_\_\ (Round to the nearest dollar as needed.) \]
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