08/11/2026
💡 What's a mortgage rate buydown?
A rate buydown is a financing strategy that may reduce the interest rate/payment for a borrower, depending on the loan program and structure.
There are generally two concepts you'll hear about:
1️⃣ Temporary Buydown
The payment is reduced for an initial period, then returns to the note-rate payment.
2️⃣ Permanent Buydown
Discount points may be used to obtain a lower interest rate for the life of the loan.
The important question isn't:
❌ "Can I buy down my rate?"
It's:
✅ "Does the cost of the buydown make financial sense for my situation?"
That's where comparing the numbers becomes important.
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