A couple can obtain an 80% loan to purchase a $380,500 home and must pay a loan origination fee of 1.5 points and 2.25 discount points to obtain a 4%, 30-year loan, what amount of money will be required to pay the down payment, the origination fee and the required discount points?
Q. A couple can obtain an 80% loan to purchase a $380,500 home and must pay a loan origination fee of 1.5 points and 2.25 discount points to obtain a 4%, 30-year loan, what amount of money will be required to pay the down payment, the origination fee and the required discount points?
Calculate Down Payment: Calculate the down payment which is 20% of the home price (100%−80% loan).$380,500×0.20=$76,100.
Calculate Loan Amount: Calculate the loan amount which is 80% of the home price.$380,500×0.80=$304,400.
Calculate Origination Fee: Calculate the origination fee which is 1.5 points (1.5% of the loan amount).$304,400×0.015=$4,566.
Calculate Discount Points: Calculate the discount points which is 2.25 points (2.25% of the loan amount).$304,400×0.0225=$6,849.
Calculate Total Amount: Add up the down payment, origination fee, and discount points to find the total amount required.$76,100+$4,566+$6,849=$87,515.
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