Martee would like to purchase a condo worth $450,000 with condo fees (including utilities) of $400/mo, annual taxes of $1,800 and closing costs of $4,500. She works as a Sales Coordinator earning $84,000/yr gross income (net income $59,000) Her expenses include rent ($1,500/mo), food & clothes ($500/mo), cell & intranet ($100/mo), miscellaneous ($150/mo) Assets include: a car ($10,000), RRSPs ($30,000), a savings account ($20,000) and a recent inheritance of $50,000 Liabilities include: a car loan ($150/mo, $2,000 outstanding), a credit card with a $10,000 limit paid in full monthly.

Based on the information above show your calculations for each of the following questions:

A. Calculate Martees current monthly cash flow In order to purchase the condo, first determine 2 down payment options for Martee (high ratio & conventional).

B. How much would the downpayment be and where would Martee get the money from?

C. Calculate Martees monthly mortgage payment if she had a conventional mortgage on her new condo and selected a 5 year term at a fixed rate of 3.85%, with a 25 year amortization

D. Calculate Martees Gross Debt Service Ratio and Total Debt Service Ratio if she purchased the condo

E. If Martee had a good credit score do you think she would be approved for this mortgage? Why?