What is the primary purpose of discount points in mortgage lending?
Correct Answer
B) To reduce the borrower's monthly payment by lowering the interest rate
Discount points are prepaid interest that borrowers pay at closing to reduce their interest rate, which in turn reduces their monthly payment. Each point typically reduces the rate by 0.25%.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Discount points are prepaid interest that borrowers pay at closing to reduce their interest rate, which in turn reduces their monthly payment. Each point typically reduces the rate by 0.25%.
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