(a) What is the effective annual cost to the borrower of a $500,000, 4%, 20-year, fullyamortized home loan, repaid annually, if 2.5% in points (loan closing costs) is charged, and the loan is pre-paid at the end of 5 years with a 1.25% prepayment penalty? (what are the 3 cash flows at the end of 5?)
(b) What is the effective annual cost if the loan goes to maturity?