FinanceQuestion 79 of 120
Discount points paid to a lender at closing are typically used to:
a.Increase the loan amount
b.Pay the real estate commission
c.Buy down (lower) the loan's interest rate
d.Cover the appraisal fee only
Explanation
Discount points are prepaid interest paid to reduce the loan's interest rate, with one point equal to 1% of the loan amount. Paying points can lower monthly payments over the life of the loan.
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