What is the total interest paid over the life of a $170,000 loan at 8.5% for 30 years with a monthly payment of $1,307.30?

To determine the total interest paid over the life of the loan, you first calculate the total amount that will be paid in monthly installments over the full term of the loan. For a loan amount of $170,000, at a monthly payment of $1,307.30 for 30 years, the total number of payments would be 30 years multiplied by 12 months, which equals 360 payments.

Next, you multiply the monthly payment by the total number of payments to find the total amount paid over the life of the loan:

Total Amount Paid = Monthly Payment × Number of Payments

Total Amount Paid = $1,307.30 × 360 = $471,628

The total interest paid can then be calculated by subtracting the principal amount of the loan from the total amount paid:

Total Interest Paid = Total Amount Paid - Principal

Total Interest Paid = $471,628 - $170,000 = $301,628

It's important to notice any slight approximation or rounding that may affect the final value, thereby possibly aligning with one of the provided choices. In this scenario, that total interest value approximates closely to option B, which is $300,628.

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