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Monthly equivalent rate applicable to APR of 7% capitalized semi annually= ((1+7%/2)^2)^(1/12)-1
=(1.035^2)^(1/12)-1 = 0.575004%
Monthly equivalent rate applicable to APR of 6% capitalized semi annually= ((1+6%/2)^2)^(1/12)-1
=(1.03^2)^(1/12)-1 = 0.493862%
Part A: Monthly payments= $1,538.62
Part B: Total amount paid immediately after 48 months= $73,853.82
Part C: Mortgage balance immediately after 48 months= $178,588.63
Part D: Total amount of interest paid immediately after 48 months= $52,442.45
Part E: If interest rate is reduced to 6%, new monthly payments after 4 years= $1,441.94
Calculation as below: