University of South Florida: What are mortgage discount points?
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Points are an upfront charge paid to the lender to lower the interest rate; they are calculated as a percentage of the loan amount and are optional choices subject to the lender's offer.
Sources & verification
- consumerfinance.gov Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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