A borrower is comparing two loan offers: Loan A has no points and 4.5% interest rate, Loan B has 2 points and 4.0% interest rate. The loan amount is $400,000. How much will the borrower pay upfront for the points on Loan B?
Correct Answer
B) $8,000
Discount points are calculated as 1% of the loan amount per point. For 2 points on a $400,000 loan: 2% × $400,000 = $8,000. This upfront cost must be weighed against the monthly savings from the lower interest rate to determine if paying points makes financial sense.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Discount points are calculated as 1% of the loan amount per point. For 2 points on a $400,000 loan: 2% × $400,000 = $8,000. This upfront cost must be weighed against the monthly savings from the lower interest rate to determine if paying points makes financial sense.
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