A 10-year loan in the amount of $100,000 is to be repaid in equal monthly payments. The interest rate is 12 percent, compounded monthly. What is the amount of principal paid in the loan payment for month 3

The amount of principal paid in the loan payment for month 3 is:

= $443.45.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Loan amount = $100,000

Interest rate per annum = 12%

Period of loan = 10 years or 120 months

Repayment of loan principal and interest = equal monthly payments.

3rd Month Payment:

Total payment = $1,434.71          

Interest                $991.26

Principal =           $443.45

Schedule of Payment for the first 3 months:

Period      PV                         PMT            Interest              FV

1            $100,000.00      $1,434.71       $1,000.00       $99,565.29

2            $99,565.29      $1,434.71         $995.65        $99,126.23

3             $99,126.23      $1,434.71          $991.26       $98,682.79

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