Newlyweds Terell and Sheree have found a house they want to purchase. However, they'll need some creative financing in order to make it work. They've lined up a 30-year fixed-rate loan but need to have a 10% down payment to get a good interest rate. They need to find another loan for the down payment, and Sheree has asked her dad to co-sign.

1. Predict possible outcomes of Terell and Sheree's position. Explain your predictions.

2. Is it a good idea for Sheree to ask her dad to co-sign on the loan? Why or why not?

3. Is a 30-year fixed-rate loan a good idea for Terell and Sheree? Explain your answer.

4. If you were in Terell and Sheree's situation, what would you have done?