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What is the term for the last payment on a mortgage loan that is significantly larger than the other payments?

  1. A balloon payment

  2. A final installment

  3. A lump sum payment

  4. A settlement payment

The correct answer is: A balloon payment

A balloon payment is the term used to describe a large final payment on a mortgage loan. This option is the most accurate because the other options are not specific to the last payment or the amount being significantly larger than the other payments. A final installment can refer to any last payment, and a lump sum payment and a settlement payment do not indicate a difference in size compared to other payments. Therefore, A is the best answer for this question.