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Question
Given the following information on a fixed-rate fully amortizing loan, determine the maximum amount that the lender will be willing to provide to the borrower. Loan Term: 30 years, Monthly Payment: $800, Interest Rate: 6%.A. $6,707
B. $9,295.15
C. $13,333
D. $133,433
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