What Do "Points" Mean for a Mortgage?

Lenders typically offer borrowers the ability to pay for mortgage discount points at the start of the loan. If you can afford the additional cost, these points can save you money over the term of the loan.

  1. Benefits

    • Each point that you pay typically reduces your interest rate by 0.25 percent. In addition, you can deduct the cost of the points at the time you take out your mortgage.

    Size

    • Each point costs 1 percent of the loan amount. For example, a $325,000 mortgage would have each point cost $3,250.

    Time Frame

    • The points reduce your interest rate as long as you keep the mortgage. However, if you refinance or move, the points will not carry over to your new loan.

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