{"id":328092,"date":"2025-02-07T08:55:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T13:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=328092"},"modified":"2025-03-19T07:33:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T11:33:03","slug":"mortgage-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/mortgage-points\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Mortgage Points and Are They Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Interest rates have skyrocketed to 6.32%<\/a> in Q4 2024! But mortgage points can be your solution. These points are upfront fees to reduce your interest rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each mortgage point is equal to 1% of the loan amount, and lowers your interest rate by 0.25%. This can help you save on your overall mortgage costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make your homeownership journey even more favorable, consider getting pre-approved! A pre-approval can give you a clear picture of your loan terms and strengthen your position in a competitive housing market.<\/p>\n\n\n

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