Mortgage Tips & Home Loan Insights for Florida & Maine

When most homebuyers compare mortgage quotes, the first thing they look at is the interest rate . A lower rate sounds better, and it often grabs the most attention. But there is an important detail many borrowers do not realize. Sometimes the lower rate comes with discount points , which means you are paying money at closing to obtain that lower interest rate. Discount points are essentially prepaid interest. In most cases, one point equals 1 percent of the loan amount . On a