The question: You have a specific amount to put toward your closing — should you pay points to buy down your rate, apply it to reduce the loan principal, or keep the full loan with the base rate? This tool shows which option wins at your time horizon.
Loan & Points Details
Loan Amount
Base Rate (No Points)
%
Points Cost Specific dollar amount available
Rate With Points
%
Loan Term
yrs
Analysis Horizon
How long do you plan to keep this loan?
years custom
No Points
Loan Amount—
Rate—
Monthly P&I—
Total P&I at Horizon—
Upfront Cash Used—
Savings vs. This OptionBaseline
Buy Down the Rate
Loan Amount—
Rate (Bought Down)—
Monthly P&I—
Monthly Savings—
Breakeven—
Total P&I at Horizon—
Net Savings at Horizon—
Apply to Principal
Loan Amount (Reduced)—
Rate (No Change)—
Monthly P&I—
Monthly Savings—
Breakeven—
Total P&I at Horizon—
Net Savings at Horizon—
Key Talking Point
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Cumulative Interest Paid Over Time — All 3 Scenarios
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