Finance
A 'point' paid on a mortgage loan is equal to:
AOne dollar of additional interest
BOne percent of the loan amount✓ Correct
COne percent of the property value
DOne basis point reduction in the interest rate
Explanation
One point equals one percent of the loan amount. Borrowers may pay points upfront to 'buy down' their interest rate, reducing monthly payments over the life of the loan.
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