Many home sellers are now offering to buy down the buyer’s mortgage loan interest rate so that the buyer can afford to purchase the home of their dreams. A buydown is a way for a borrower to obtain a reduced interest rate by paying discount points at closing. Another option, prepaid interest points, are a one-time fee that is paid upfront. For discount points, the interest rate is lower for the loan term. Home buyers may also choose to reduce the interest rate for a specified time period at the beginning of the loan. This arrangement is often paid by the seller at close of escrow.
The buyer benefits from a buy down wit lower monthly payments. New home developers and other home sellers are more likely to pay for the buy-down as an incentive to help the home sell faster. Today, more and more builders offer these up-front payments to entice buyers to purchase properties in their sparkling newly built communities.
A buydown can make a lot of sense if the seller can offer the incentives without significantly increasing the price of the home. The seller may pay only $15,000 to $30,000 to save the buyer $50,000 to $100,000. The terms vary quite a bit, plus there are some state restrictions and FHA restrictions.
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