A borrower wants to compare the total interest costs of a 15-year mortgage versus a 30-year mortgage, both at 4.5% interest rate for $250,000. Which statement is most accurate?
Correct Answer
B) The 30-year mortgage will cost approximately twice as much in total interest
A 15-year mortgage typically costs roughly half the total interest of a 30-year mortgage at the same rate. This is because the shorter term significantly reduces the time for interest to compound, despite higher monthly payments. The 30-year mortgage allows more time for interest to accumulate on the outstanding balance.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A 15-year mortgage typically costs roughly half the total interest of a 30-year mortgage at the same rate. This is because the shorter term significantly reduces the time for interest to compound, despite higher monthly payments. The 30-year mortgage allows more time for interest to accumulate on the outstanding balance.
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