Increasing the down payment on a mortgage reduces both the size of the monthly payments and the total interest paid. Calculate (a) the reduction in the monthly payment by increasing the down payment by the amount specified, and (b) the amount saved on interest over the life of the loan. Assume the mortgage is for 10 years and use the amortization table to find the monthly payments. Amount of Increase in Loan Interest Rate Down Payment Down payment $185,000 12% $26,000 $13,000 Click the icon to view a table of monthly payments on a $1,000 loan. when the down payment is increased by $13,000. a. The monthly payment will be reduced by $ (Round to the nearest cent as needed.)