Finance
In Maryland, 'points' paid to a lender at closing are also called:
APrepaid interest
BDiscount points or origination fees (loan origination points)✓ Correct
CTransfer tax
DRecording fees
Explanation
Points are fees paid to the lender at closing — discount points reduce the interest rate while origination points compensate the lender for making the loan.
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