Discount Points Formula Explained

The formula, calculation, and examples for mortgage discount points

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Frequently Asked Questions

Points Cost = Loan Amount × (Points ÷ 100). The break-even formula is: Points Cost ÷ Monthly Savings = Break-Even Months.