What are mortgage points, and how do they work?
Mortgage points are fees a homebuyer can pay upfront in exchange for a lower interest rate. It’s important to understand the effect of paying points on the long-term cost of a mortgage.
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Mortgage points are fees a homebuyer can pay upfront in exchange for a lower interest rate. It’s important to understand the effect of paying points on the long-term cost of a mortgage.
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