A borrower asks about the difference between discount points and origination fees. What is the most accurate explanation?
Correct Answer
B) Discount points buy down the interest rate; origination fees compensate the lender for loan processing
Discount points are optional payments made to reduce the interest rate (each point typically reduces the rate by 0.25%), while origination fees are charges for the lender's services in processing and underwriting the loan. Understanding this distinction is crucial for proper disclosure and borrower counseling.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Discount points are optional payments made to reduce the interest rate (each point typically reduces the rate by 0.25%), while origination fees are charges for the lender's services in processing and underwriting the loan. Understanding this distinction is crucial for proper disclosure and borrower counseling.
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