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What is a mortgage point?
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21st of January, 2010

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When it comes to buying a home, a point refers to a unit that is used for measuring fees; one point equals 1 percent of a mortgage loan. Some lenders charge “origination points” to cover the expense of making a loan. Some borrowers pay “discount points” to reduce the loan’s interest rate.

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