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2. Mortgage points: What are they and how do they work? - AOL

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   In this example, the borrower bought two discount points costing 1 percent of the loan principal, or $3,200 each. By buying two points for $6,400 upfront, the borrower’s interest rate shrank to ...

3. Mortgage Points: What Exactly Are They? - AOL

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   A mortgage point is prepaid interest equaling 1% of your loan amount, paid in exchange for an interest rate reduction. An interest rate is the percentage of your loan amount charged by the lender ...

4. Compare current mortgage rates - AOL

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   Thus, if your loan is $300,000, one point would cost you $3,000. Each discount point typically reduces your interest rate by 0.25% (though this varies by the specific lender). So, for example ...

5. Discount points - Wikipedia

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   Discount points, also called mortgage points or simply points, are a form of pre-paid interest available in the United States when arranging a mortgage. One point equals one percent of the loan amount. By charging a borrower points, a lender effectively increases the yield on the loan above the amount of the stated interest rate.

6. How to get the best refinance rate on your mortgage - AOL

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   Improving your credit score is one way to get the best mortgage refinance rate. You can also consider buying discount points or paying your closing costs upfront to whittle the interest rate down ...

7. How to get the best mortgage rate - AOL

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   6. Consider paying mortgage points. If you’re willing to pay a fee, you can buy your way to a lower interest rate using mortgage points. Each point costs 1 percent of your mortgage amount and ...

8. How to lower your mortgage payment

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   1. Refinance to lower your payment. Refinancing involves replacing your current mortgage with a new one. In a basic rate-and-term refinance, your new loan offers a lower interest rate, a longer ...

9. Can I Deduct Mortgage Points on My Taxes? - AOL

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   Purchasing mortgage points allows you to "buy down" the interest rate on a home loan. Doing so may result in a lower monthly mortgage payment and save you money on interest charges over the long term.