Saving, Managing Debt, and Budgeting

Mortgages

What are “points”, or loan origination fees?

Lenders charge points for mortgages, including fixed-fee mortgages. One point represents 1% of the loan amount. Not all lenders charge points for loans, so shop around to find the lowest fees.

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