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Updated over 7 years ago, 05/23/2017
Given some number how do I know if I got good Loan Package
Yo BP peoples :)
I recently got an loan offer package that details (similar numbers)
Purchase Price, Down, Time, Monthly Payment
$900,000 10% down ($90,000) 30 year fixed $4975/month
$900,000 20% down ($180,000) 30 year fixed $4474/month
With 10% down I'm getting 4.125% interest, no points.
With 20% down I'm getting 4.000% interest, no points.
I used online-proxies but I found number with "points" included in the estimated loan package (notice how my loan package above has no points). So I wasn't able to compare the actual loan package listed above to what I got online. What are "points", how does it alter the whole equation. Where can I read about it?
In general, how can I assess if a loan offer is "good", "meh", or "bad"?
What are my biggest bargain points?
Much appreciated is your advise, any inputs, pointers..etc.