Points Vs. Down Payment

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Tip 1 - Should you buy discount points or put that money toward a down payment?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bruce Haywood | permalink

Should you buy discount points or put that money toward a down payment?

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Tip 2 - Should You Choose Positive or Negative Mortgage Points? - Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Deb Kisgen | permalink

ByCraig Donofrio5:06 am ETJuly 30, 2014July 30, 2014 While picking out a mortgage, you might be faced with the option of using positive or negative mortgage points, which can alter

For further reading: http://www.realtor.com/advice/choose-positive-negative-mortgage-points/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Mortgage points vs. down payment: How should I look at the break even point?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rafif Jouejati | permalink

Some relevant questions are here: What are points on a mortgage? Should I pay points on my mortgage? First Time Home Buyers - Down Payment, PMI and Points I am aware that most people look at the

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