4.Ben and Jen are looking at a home that has an annual property tax of $3700 and an average heating cost of $225.00 per month. Ben on average works 40 hours per week and makes $40.70 per hour. Jen receives a salary of $4050.00 per month. a. According to the GDSR formula, what is the maximum monthly mortgage payment they can afford? b. What price how house could they afford if they have a down payment of $25 000 saved up and take a mortgage for 25 years with monthly payments at an interest rate of 3.5% compounded monthly?

4.Ben and Jen are looking at a home that has an annual property tax of $3700 and an average heating cost of $225.00 per month. Ben on average works 40 hours per week and makes $40.70 per hour. Jen receives a salary of $4050.00 per month. a. According to the GDSR formula, what is the maximum monthly mortgage payment they can afford? b. What price how house could they afford if they have a down payment of $25 000 saved up and take a mortgage for 25 years with monthly payments at an interest rate of 3.5% compounded monthly?

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