Refinance Points Calculator

Refinance Points Calculator

Will you save money by paying discount points upfront when you refinance your mortgage?

This calculator helps you determine if it makes sense to pay discount points upfront when refinancing a mortgage loan.

This refinance points calculator is designed for fixed-rate mortgages. This calculator does not take into account the difference in the amount of mortgage interest you can deduct from your taxes.  The monthly mortgage payment amount does not include taxes and insurance.

 

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TipLoan Amount - Enter the amount you plan to finance. For example, if you are buying a $300,000 home with a 20% down payment, your loan amount would be $240,000.
TipInterest Rate Without Points - Enter the interest rate that you will pay if you do not buy discount points. You can find current rates from Freddie Mac at www.freddiemac.com.
TipDiscount Points - Discount points are paid upfront to obtain a lower interest rate. Typically, one point equals 1% of the loan amount and will lower your interest rate by .25 percent.
TipInterest Rate With Points - Enter the interest rate that you will pay if you buy discount points. Typically, one point equals 1% of the loan amount and will lower your interest rate by .25 percent. You can find current rates from Freddie Mac at www.freddiemac.com.
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TipLoan Term - Enter the term you desire for your loan. Common mortgage terms are 15, 25 and 30 years.
This calculator assumes that one point equals one percent of the loan amount and reduces your interest rate by .25 percent. This calculator is designed for fixed-rate mortgages. This calculator does not take into account the difference in the amount of mortgage interest you can deduct from your taxes. The monthly payment amount does not include taxes and insurance.

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Mortgage Rates

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Loan Type
Rate
APR
30 Year Fixed Rate
4.75%
4.87%
15 Year Fixed Rate
4.25%
4.51%
5/1 Adjustable Rate
3.63%
3.61%
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Updated Nov 7, 2009

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