You Have Taken Out a $300,000, 5/1 ARM

Multiple Choice

You have taken out a $300,000, 5/1 ARM. The initial rate of 5.4% (annual) is locked in for 5 years. Calculate the payment after recasting the loan (i.e., after the reset) assuming the interest rate after the initial lock period is 8.0%. (Note: the term on this 5/1 ARM is 30 years)

A) $1,684.59
B) $1,784.79
C) $1,887.75
D) $2,138.02