Borrowers taking a balloon payment mortgage most likely

A balloon mortgage typically has payments calculated over a longer period, but requires the remaining balance to be paid in one large lump sum after a shorter term. Borrowers most likely choose it when they expect to sell or refinance before that payment comes due, often within five to ten years. Thus, the best answer is “must repay the loan in five to ten years.”

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