How Discount Points Impact Your Loan

Buying discount points (or mortgage points) means paying extra cash at the time of closing to reduce the interest rate and monthly payments. Another option would be to use that money towards a larger down payments, reducing the loan amount. Which option makes the most sense? Use this calculator to find out how long it will take to recuperate the cost for buying points called the breakeven.

Loan Amount

Enter the total amount of the loan. This would be the original amount, before any payments to the principal.

Interest Rate without Points

Enter the annual interest rate as a percentage. This is the rate you receive before buying discount points.

Loan Term

Choose the length of the loan term you plan to use. Standard loan terms are 15 or 30 years.

Number of Points

Choose the number of points to buy. Each point is equal to 1 percent of the loan amount, for instance 2 points on a $100,000 loan would cost $2000.

Interest Rate with Points

Enter the annual interest rate for this mortgage with discount points as a percentage.

These calculations are tools for learning more about the mortgage process and do not constitute an offer or approval of credit. Contact a PrimeLending home loan expert for actual estimates.

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1 point(s) will require a payment of

$2,000

You would breakeven in

105 months

If you plan to move or refinance sooner than the breakeven date, consider putting the money towards a larger down payment.

Monthly Payment
with points: $926

Monthly Payment without points: $983

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2 points will require a payment of

$2,300

You would break even in

105 months

If you plan to move or refinance sooner than the breakeven date, you should consider putting this money towards a larger down payment.

Monthly payment with points:

$870

Monthly payment without points:

$908