Five years ago, Diane secured a bank loan of $300,000 to help finance the purchase of a loft in the San Francisco Bay area. The term of the mortgage was 30 yr, and the interest rate was 12%/year compounded monthly on the unpaid balance. Because the interest rate for a conventional 30-yr home mortgage has now dropped to 10%/year compounded monthly, Diane is thinking of refinancing her property. How much less would Diane's monthly mortgage payment be if she refinances? Please round the answer to the nearest cent.

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Five years ago, Diane secured a bank loan of $300,000 to help finance the purchase of a loft in the San Francisco Bay area. The term of the mortgage was 30 yr, and the interest rate was 12%/year compounded monthly on the unpaid balance. Because the interest rate for a conventional 30-yr home mortgage has now dropped to 10%/year compounded monthly, Diane is thinking of refinancing her property. How much less would Diane's monthly mortgage payment be if she refinances?

Please round the answer to the nearest cent.

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