Discount points allow you to lower your interest rate. While this video simplifies things to help you remember, “points” are essentially prepaid interest with each point equaling 1% of the total loan amount.
Generally, for each point paid on a 30-year mortgage, the interest rate is reduced by 1/8 (or.125) of a percentage point.
When shopping for loans, ask lenders for an interest rate with 0 points and then see how much the rate decreases with each point paid.
Discount points are smart if you plan to stay in a home for some time since they can lower the monthly loan payment.
Points are tax deductible when you purchase a home and you may be able to negotiate for the seller to pay for some of them.
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