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A balloon mortgage in South Dakota requires the borrower to:

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B) Make regular payments with a large lump-sum payment due at the end of the term

A balloon mortgage has regular monthly payments (often based on a 30-year amortization) but requires a large lump-sum (balloon) payment of the remaining balance at the end of a shorter term (typically 5-7 years).

Answer Options
A
Make increasing payments over the life of the loan
B
Make regular payments with a large lump-sum payment due at the end of the term
C
Pay interest only for the entire loan term
D
Pay the full amount at closing

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Key Terms:

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