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A property was financed 5 years ago at 80% of 360,000 and an APR of 3%. Five years have passed and interest rates have dropped to an APR of 2.65% for a five year mortgage. Required fees for the new mortgage are $1,400. What is the effective cost to refinance the mortgage?
A. 2.72%
B. 2.96%
C. 3.02%
D. 3.07%
As per the question under new finance scheme you have to pay 2.65% APR for refinancing.
Loan Amount is (360000*80%): $288000.
Initial loan amount received net of fees: 288000-1400=286600
So Annual Interest required to be paid is $7632 (288000*2.65%).