You have been shopping for a new home. You have a choice of financing. You can choose either a $200,000 mortgage at 4.75 percent for 30 years, or a $200,000 mortgage at 3.5 percent for 15 years.
a. Calculate the monthly payment for both the 30-year and 15-year mortgages.
b. Calculate the amount of interest paid over the life of the loan for both mortgages.
c. Choose the best mortgage for you and explain your answer.