Finance
A Maryland lender charges 2 discount points on a $300,000 loan. How much will the buyer pay in points?
A$1,500
B$3,000
C$6,000✓ Correct
D$9,000
Explanation
Each point equals 1% of the loan amount. 2 points × 1% × $300,000 = $6,000.
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Key Terms to Know
Discount Points
Prepaid interest paid to a lender at closing to reduce the mortgage interest rate, with each point equal to 1% of the loan amount.
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
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