Let say you’ve been paying on your 30-year amortized $200,000 home mortgage at 5.5% for 3 years. You’ve made monthly payments $1,135.58 for 36 months. The question is this. How much (in approx. dollars) do you think has been applied to your principal amount (principal reduction-your equity)?
Is it: a) $8,500 b) $30,200 c) $24,800 or d) $15,700?
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