A homeowner paid $75,000 for his/her house and after several refinancings now owes $140,000 on the mortgage. The house is currently worth $200,000.
A bank will provide home equity loans up to 85% of the value of the house. What is the maximum amount the homeowner could borrow on a home equity loan?
- $150,000
- $120,000
- $86,000
- $0
- $30,000