What are "points" on a mortgage loan? How do you determine how much a point costs? Why would you pay "points"?

 

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06
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Points are a percentage of the total loan amount.  Typically one point is one percent of the loan.  Many people elect to pay points to lower their interest rate...

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JAN
07

Michael, excellent! You are completely correct! Although "points" sound like a sharp negative thing, "points" can be a sharp positive thing in getting you or your clients a better interest rate!

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