: Each point is equal to 1% of your principal loan.
: You can usually buy fractional points (e.g., 0.5 points) or multiple points (e.g., 2.0 points). Calculating the "Break-Even" Point cost to buy down points on a mortgage
: One point generally reduces your interest rate by 0.25% (25 basis points), though this varies by lender. : Each point is equal to 1% of your principal loan
Break-Even (Months)=Cost of PointsMonthly SavingsBreak-Even (Months) equals the fraction with numerator Cost of Points and denominator Monthly Savings end-fraction Example Scenario For a mortgage at a 7% interest rate: Cost of 1 Point : $3,000 (1% of $300k). New Rate : 6.75% (0.25% reduction). Monthly Savings : Approximately $50. Break-Even : $3,000 \div $50 = 60 months (5 years) . Strategic Considerations 0.5 points) or multiple points (e.g.