7. A builder is offering $100,000 loans for his properties at 9 percent for 25

years. Monthly payments are based on current market rates of 9.5 percent

and are to be fully amortized over 25 years. The property would normally sell for

$110,000 without any special financing.

a. At what price should the builder sell the properties to earn, in effect, the market

rate of interest on the loan? Assume that the buyer would have the loan for the

entire term of 25 years.

b. How would your answer to part (a) change if the property is resold after 10 years and the loan repaid?