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

Oral practice — in pairs

Partner B: Look at Mortgage Rate Chart B. Your partner should be looking at Mortgage Rate Chart B on the previous page. Ask your partner questions to fill in blanks on chart B. Then write the information in the chart. Do not look at your partner’s book.

Example: What are the rates on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at Pacific Mortgages?

Mortgage Rate Chart B printer

Lender Terms Interest Rate Points
Hometown Bank 30-year fixed 8% 3
  15-year fixed 7 1/2% 2 1/2
  1-year adjustable 6 1/2% 2

Pacific Mortgages 30-year fixed ______________ ______________
  15-year fixed ______________ ______________
  1-year adjustable ______________ ______________

R. Smith Mortgages 30-year fixed 9% 0
  15-year fixed 8% 0
  1-year adjustable 6 3/4% 3

Central First 30-year fixed ______________ ______________
  15-year fixed ______________ ______________
  1-year adjustable ______________ ______________

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