The Simpsons are first time home buyers. They have negotiated a fixed rate of 3%, compounded semi-annually, on a $325,000 mortgage loan to be amortized over 25 years. The Bank of Canada posted 5 year rate is currently 5.34%. The Simpsons expect that monthly municipal taxes and heating costs will amount to $300 and $150, respectively. Their only other debt is a $10,000 line of credit which they have yet to use. The couple's gross combined income is $115,000.

They will make monthly mortgage payments. Note that mortgage lenders assume a minimum (usually 3%) payment on a credit card balance and line of credit balance based on full usage.

PART A:

Keeping in mind the mortgage stress test for new home buyers, what will be the couple's TDS ratio? Will they qualify for the mortgage loan?

PART B:

The couple will make a $50,000 down payment on the loan. How much additional interest would they pay over the life of the loan if they add the CMHC mortgage default insurance cost to their mortgage?

PART C:

If the couple opts for an accelerated bi-weekly payment (i.e. a payment every two weeks that equals of the regular monthly payment), what would be their new amortization period?

Please answer all three parts showing all the work.

Formula sheet provided + info if needed:

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