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Will Buying Points Save You Money?

Should you buy points? Buying points when you close your mortgage can reduce its interest rate, which in turn reduces your monthly payment. But each "point" will cost you 1% of your mortgage balance. This calculator helps you determine if you should pay for points, or use the money to increase your down payment. Click on the "View Report" button to review your information.

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Definitions

Term: Number of years for this mortgage. Most common terms are 15 years and 30 years.
Mortgage amount: Total balance for your mortgage.
Interest rate: Annual interest rate for this mortgage without purchasing any discount points.
Years in home: The number of years you expect to live in this home or the number of years before you refinance your mortgage.
Principal and interest: Monthly principal and interest (PI) for this mortgage.
Points rate: Annual interest rate for this mortgage with discount points.
Points: The number of discount points you need to receive the lower rate. Each point costs 1% of your mortgage amount.

The mortgage calculators are provided by KJE Computer Solutions, LLC and made available to NUMBER1EXPERT as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We can't guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.

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Making An Offer >Keeping Your Earnest Money Safe

When you make an offer on a house, it is accompanied by an earnest money check. Earnest money is intended to demonstrate that you are "in earnest" about purchasing the property. The earnest money check is made out to the listing company. What happens to this check?

The party holding the check acts as an escrow agent until you go into closing. At that time you will receive credit for the amount of your check against the down payment and closing costs. Real estate brokers are required by law to keep escrow funds in a special account. These funds cannot be used to pay any other expenses associated with the sale. If you don't complete the transaction, the purchase contract determines the disposition of your earnest money funds. Be sure to review this part of your contract with the real estate agent.

If you are in default on your agreement, the funds may go to the sellers, so be sure that you understand the deadlines in order to avoid breach of contract and forfeiture of your deposit. If you have any questions, be sure to ask your real estate agent for advice.

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Q	What mortgage transactions between borrowers and lending institutions operate in the private sector of the economy?
A	Conventional mortgages are private sector transactions that are not insured or guaranteed by the government.
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