A loan with the following terms is being made:
Fixed rate, constant monthly payment. Closing date March 9th. 8% interest rate. Prepaid interest due at the closing. $80,000 mortgage loan amount $1,500 loan discount payments to be paid by the buyer/borrower to the lender. 25-year term, monthly payment, fully amortizing.
a. Calculate the APR for federal truth-in-lending purposes.