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Should you buy points? Use the mortgage points calculator to see how buying points can reduce your interest rate, which in turn reduces your monthly payment. But each "point" will cost you 1% of your mortgage balance. The mortgage points calculator helps you determine if you should pay for points, or use the money to increase your down payment. Click on the "View Report" button to review your information.
Number of years for this mortgage. Most common terms are 15 years and 30 years.
Total balance for your mortgage. This calculation assumes that the cost of buying points is financed. The loan amount with points will be higher than the loan without points by the cost of the purchased points.
Annual interest rate for this mortgage without purchasing any discount points.
The number of years you expect to live in this home or the number of years before you refinance your mortgage.
Monthly principal and interest (PI) for this mortgage.
Annual interest rate for this mortgage with discount points.
The number of discount points you need to receive the lower rate. Each point costs 1% of your mortgage amount.