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An Ohio lender offers a buyer a mortgage with a 'buydown.' A 2-1 buydown means:

Correct Answer

C) The interest rate is reduced by 2% below the note rate in the first year and 1% below in the second year, then returns to the full rate

A 2-1 buydown temporarily reduces the interest rate: the rate is 2% below the note rate in Year 1, 1% below in Year 2, and then reverts to the full note rate for the remaining term. This is funded by an upfront payment (often by the seller or builder) placed in an escrow account.

Answer Options
A
The lender reduces the loan amount by 2% in the first year and 1% in the second year
B
The borrower pays 2 points in the first year and 1 point in the second year
C
The interest rate is reduced by 2% below the note rate in the first year and 1% below in the second year, then returns to the full rate
D
The loan term is reduced by 2 years in the first phase and 1 year in the second phase

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Related Concepts

Discount points are upfront fees paid to a lender at closing to reduce (buy down) the interest rate on a mortgage loan. One point equals 1% of the loan amount and typically reduces the rate by approximately 0.25%.

An FHA loan is a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration that allows lower down payments and credit scores than conventional loans. It is designed to help first-time homebuyers and borrowers with limited resources.

A fixed-rate mortgage has an interest rate that remains constant for the entire term of the loan, resulting in equal monthly principal and interest payments throughout the life of the mortgage.

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