03/25/2024
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY HAS BECOME A CHALLENGE FOR MANY BUYERS.
Elevated interest rates have caused mortgage payments to remain at their highest point in over two decades. Meanwhile, rents have also increased dramatically in the past several years. This is putting a squeeze on potential homebuyers. Here are two ideas that can help:
Consider a seller-paid 2-1 buydown. A "Seller-Paid 2-1 Buydown" is where the seller pays a fee at the closing to reduce the interest rate on the buyer's mortgage by 2% in year 1 and 1% in year 2. This results in temporarily lowering the buyer's monthly payment and making the home more affordable for them.
Consider seller-paid points. Points paid by the seller at closing can reduce the buyer's interest rate and monthly payment, making the home more affordable. While a seller-paid 2-1 buydown has a much bigger impact on the buyer's monthly payment in the first two years, seller-paid points may save the buyer more money over the long term.
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