MORTGAGE QUESTION

It depends on the interest rate. Typically, on a 30 year amortized loan at a standard rate between 4% and 5%, the total amount paid back is approximately twice as much.The total amount will always be shown on a required form called the TIL (Truth In Lending) statement.The higher the interest rate, the more is paid back in the form of interest.You will know upfront what you will be paying back before the loan proceeds very far.You will not be paying back "triple" if you can qualify for a standard, conventional loan.I hope that helps.

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The shorter the term of the loan, the less would be paid in interest. ... What you stated is the normal amount of interest earned on a 30 year loan. .... The way to avoid this would be to pay cash. .... Happy funding, Rudi