On June 1, you borrowed $310,000 to buy a house. The mortgage rate is 3.1 percent. The loan is to be repaid in equal monthly payments over 15 years. The first payment is due on July 1. Assume that each month is equal to 1/12 of a year.

How much of the second payment (on August 1) applies to the principal balance? $

How much of the second payment (on August 1) is interest? $

How much of the third payment (on September 1) applies to the principal balance? $