Learning Goal: I’m working on a mathematics discussion question and need a sample draft to help me learn.

1 initial response and 1 response to: I have found a house that I would like to purchase in my little town in Northwest Indiana.

  • Total cost $428,000
  • 20% down payment – $85,600
  • 7.12% fixed interest
  • Monthly payment $2,305.66
  • Total interest paid $830,037.60 $342,400 = $487,637.60

This is very eye opening to see how much actual interest is being paid over the course of 30 years.