Problem:
You have just graduated from college and landed your first big job. You have always dreamed of being a homeowner, and after carefully shopping for your dream home, you find one that you would like to purchase at a cost of $250,000. After researching banks to find the best interest rate, you find that Banks for Homeowners offers the best rate of 6% interest that compounds monthly for 30 years.
What is the monthly payment for this loan?
What is the unpaid balance of the loan at the end of 5 years?
What is the unpaid balance at the end of the 10th year?