Question

Del is buying a $250,000 home. He has been approved for a 5.75% mortgage. He was required to make a 15% down payment and will be closing on the house on July 15. How much should he expect to pay in prepaid interest at the closing

Answer 1

Answer:

Del is expected to prepaid to pay $535.62 in prepaid interest at the closing.

Explanation:

The down payment of 15% is $250000*15%=$37500

The balance of mortgage net of down payment=$250000-$37500

                                                                               =$212500

Interest yearly=$212500*5.75%=$12,218.75

A year interest divided by 365days give one day interest.

A day interest=$12218.75/365=$33.48

Total interest  to pay at closing=16days*$33.48

                                                     =$535.62

The number of days was 16 because July has 31days and deal was closed on 15th,hence 31 minus 15 gives 16.