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Unit 3 : Lesson 2: How to shop for a loan

Oral practice — in pairs

Partner A: Look at Mortgage Rate Chart A. Your partner should be looking at Mortgage Rate Chart B on the next page. Ask your partner questions to fill in blanks on chart A. Your partner will have the information you need in his or her chart. Do not look at your partner’s book.

Example: What are the rates on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at Hometown Bank?

Mortgage Rate Chart A printer

Lender Terms Interest Rate Points
Hometown Bank 30-year fixed ______________ ______________
  15-year fixed ______________ ______________
  1-year adjustable ______________ ______________

Pacific Mortgages 30-year fixed 8% 3
  15-year fixed 7 1/4% 2 3/4
  1-year adjustable 5 3/4% 3

R. Smith Mortgages 30-year fixed ______________ ______________
  15-year fixed ______________ ______________
  1-year adjustable ______________ ______________

Central First 30-year fixed 8% 2 7/8
  15-year fixed 7 1/2% 2 5/8
  1-year adjustable 6 3/4% 3

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