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You have taken out a $350,000, 3/1 ARM. The initial rate of 6.0% (annual) is locked in for three years. Determine the owner's equity in the property after three years if the market value of the property at the end of year 3 is $400,000. The interest rate after the initial lock period is 6.5%. (Note: The term on this 3/1 ARM is 30 years.)
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Mathematically, the amount of owner's equity is the amount of
assets minus the amount of liabilities. Since the amounts must
follow the cost principle (and others) the amount of owner's equity
does not represent the current fair market value of the
business.
Owner's equity is viewed as a residual claim on the
business assets because liabilities have a higher claim. Owner's
equity can also be viewed (along with liabilities) as a
source of the business assets.
Thus as per the question, the outstanding balance on the loan after 3 years would be $336,294.25.
The market value of the property at the end of year 3 is $400,000
The owner's equity in the property after three years = $400,000 - $336,294.25.= $63,705.75