How do you "buy" a better rate?


Do you plan on keeping your loan for a while? Then it may make sense to "buy" a lower interest rate by paying one or more "points." In todays market - youalmost have to get a discount point added to your loan in order to get the lowest rate.

Even if you're unsure of how long you plan to keep your mortgage before you move or refinance, paying points now for a lower rate may make sense. For example, do you have a high-paying job now but you think you might change careers in the next few years? We can help you sort it out. It's part of our goal to find you the right loan for your means and future.

A point -- which equals one percent (1%) of the total loan amount -- is an up-front fee that lowers your annual interest rate and total interest due over the life of your loan. So, a one point loan will have a lower interest rate than a no point loan. Basically, when you pay points you trade off paying money later in favor of paying money now. You can pay fractions of points, meaning there are a lot of points packages that can make a loan's terms more favorable if that's what's right for you. On a purchase transaction, you may be able to get the sellers to pay for lower rate.

There are a variety of rate and point combinations available. When you look at different loan programs, don't look just at the rate -- compare the whole package. Federal law requires lenders to publish their loans' Annual Percentage Rate, or A.P.R. The A.P.R. is a tool used to compare different terms, offered rates, and points.

Network Funding, LP  will help you get any rate that is reasonable if you decide that you want a much lower rate that is offered. Ask us for details

 

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