Money advanced at settlement to reduce the borrowers monthly payments on a mortgage during the term of the loan or for the first few years.
a subsidy of the mortgage interest rate that helps you meet the payments during the first few years of the loan
The payment of additional Discount Points (see Glossary) to a lender in return for a reduced interest rate on a loan.
In the event of a buy-down, the mortgage is subsidized by the lender, the homebuilder, or both, lowering the interest rate during the early term of the loan. As a result, payments are lower during the first few years, but will rise upon the expiration of the subsidy.
A borrower may pay additional "points" on a loan in order to reduce, or "buy down," the initial interest rate, thereby lowering the monthly payment.
An arrangement where a borrower pays an up-front fee (in the form of points) at the closing of the loan in exchange for a lower interest rate for a temporary time period.
The payment, by a borrower, of additional "points" on a loan in order to reduce, or "buy down", the initial interest rate, thereby lowering the monthly payments.
A term for when one or more of the parties pays points at closing, to lower the interest rate on the buyer’s loan.
A cash payment to a lender to reduce the interest rate a borrower must pay.
A mortgage with a below-market interest rate that results in lower monthly payments for the borrower. The buy down period may be for a specified number of years (temporary) or for the entire term of the loan (permanent). A buydown is made by a lender in return for money received from a builder, seller or home buyer. cap A cap protects the borrower by setting a maximum allowable interest rate increase for an adjustable rate mortgage. A payment cap limits the amount monthly payments on an adjustable rate mortgage may change, and an interest cap limits the amount the interest rate can change per adjustment or over the life of the loan.
The purchase of a reduced interest rate, usually by home builders, allowing the borrower to qualify at a lower income level.
Loan which has a reduced rate, and is achieved by the borrower paying for that lower rate
Paying a lender to lower the interest rate.
A fee, paid by the seller of a home, to lower the borrowerâ€(tm)s interest rate. This reduces the monthly payment and allows for an increased purchase price and generally more money for the seller.
A process whereby a lender or a builder subsidizes a mortgage by initially lowering the interest rate. When the subsidy terminates, the payments increase.
A payment to the lender from the seller, buyer, or third party which will cause the lender to reduce the interest rate usually for a one or two year period.
A loan in which someone other than the borrower puts up money to reduce the interest rate or borrower's monthly payments. Frequently done by builders in poor markets. It makes the house more affordable. The buy-down usually expires within a few years.
Money advanced by an individual (builder, seller, etc.) to reduce the monthly payments for a home mortgage either during the entire term or for an initial period of years.
Money advanced by an individual (e.g. builder, seller, buyer, lender, developer) to lower monthly mortgage payments for a few years or the whole term.
when the lender and/ or the homebuilder subsidizes the mortgage by lowering the interest rate during the first few years of the loan. While the payments are initially low, they will increase when the sudsidy expire.
Permanent - prepaid interest that brings the note rate on the loan down to a lower, permanent rate. Temporary - prepaid interest that lowers the note rate temporarily on the loan, allowing the buyer to more readily qualify and to increase payments as income grows.
occurs when the lender, the homebuilder, or both subsidize your mortgage thereby lowering the interest rate during the first few years of the loan. While the payments are initially low, they increase when the subsidy expires.
A situation in which the seller contributes money, allowing the lender to give the buyer a lower rate and payment, usually in exchange for an increase in sales price.
A situation where the seller reduces the interest rate on a mortgage by paying the difference between the reduced rate and market rate directly to the lender. Or, the difference can be paid to the purchaser in one lump sum or monthly instalments. A buy-down can make a property more attractive to potential buyers.
When the lender and/or the home builder subsidized the mortgage by lowering the interest rate during the first few years of the loan. While the payments are initially low, they will increase when the subsidy expires.
A buy-down occurs when a higher loan fee (in the form of points) is charged at loan closing in exchange for a lower interest rate.
A procedure which the seller or builder of a property permanently or temporarily reduces the amount of interest the buyer will have to pay by paying points to the mortgage lender at closing. ap: A provision of an ARM limiting how much the interest rate or mortgage payments may increase or decrease.
Occurs as the lender or the home builder subsidizes the mortgage, by lowering the interest rate over the first few years. To begin, the payments are low; however, they increase as the subsidy expires.
A payment to the lender from the seller, buyer, third party, or some combination of these, causing the lender to reduce the interest rate on the loan. The rate reduction is for the life of a fixed rate loan or the term of an adjustable rate loan.
The lender and/or the homebuilder subsidize the mortgage by lowering the interest rate during the first few years of the loan. While the payments are initially low, they will increase when the subsidy expires. Call option We're not talking stocks here. It's a clause your mortgage that gives the lender the right to 'call' the mortgage due and payable at the end of a given length of time, for whatever reason. In other words, you've got to come up with all the money owed at that time, and repay the lender.
The payment of extra money on a loan now so as to provide a lower interest rate over either a given period or over the life of the loan. To buy-down a mortgage, the buyer pays additional points to the lender, which will decrease the interest rate for a specific period. Conforming Loan Conventional home mortgages, first mortgages up to loan amounts mandated by Congressional directive, which meets the qualifications for sale or delivery to either the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC).
Money advanced by an individual (e.g. builder, seller, buyer, developer) to obtain a lower interest rate on a mortgage.
A subsidy (sometimes paid by the builder or developer) to reduce the monthly payments on a mortgage loan.
A method of lowering the buyer's monthly payment for a short period of time. The lender or homebuilder subsidizes the mortgage by lowering the interest rate for the first few years of a loan.
"Paying down" the mortgage rate by paying the lender a premium at time of funding. This is often used as a marketing feature by new home builders, particularly on high ratio second mortgages.
When the Seller reduces the interest rate on a mortgage by paying the difference between the reduced rate and the market rate directly to the lender or to the Buyer.
A payment required by a lender at the time a loan is made to reduce the interest rate.
This usually refers to a payment a borrower will make to a lender in exchange for lowering the interest rate on a mortgage loan.
A mortgage subsidy that is sometimes offered by a homebuilder to help buyers afford the property. The builder pays a portion of the interest payment for a few months (or sometimes a few years), thereby lowering the initial monthly payment for the buyer.
A payment to the lender from the seller, buyer, builder, other third party, or some combination of these, causing the lender to reduce the interest rate of a loan. The buy-down is usually for the first 1 to 5 years of the loan.
Where the buyer pays additional discount points or makes a substantial down payment in return for a below market interest rate; or the seller offers 3-2-1 interest payment plans or pays closing costs such as the origination fee. During times of high interest rates, buy-downs may induce buyers to purchase property they may not otherwise have purchased. Go to Top
Some fixed-rate loan programs include an option for a lender-paid temporary buydown that reduces the interest rate by 2% the first year and by 1% the second year. In the third through thirteenth year, the borrower pays a monthly payment based on the interest rate in the mortgage note.
With a buy-down, the seller pays an amount to the lender so that the lender can give you a lower rate and lower payments, usually for an early period in an ARM. The seller may increase the sales price to cover the cost of the buy-down buy-downs can occur in all types of mortgages, not just ARMs
A financing technique used to reduce the monthly payments for the first few years of a loan.
when somebody, such as the builder, subsidizes the mortgage by lowering the interest rate for the first few years of the loan. Payments will increase when the subsidy expires. Caps (interest)–limits on the amount of change, yearly and/or during the life of the loan, in the interest rate of an ARM.
A loan that is purchased below its original interest rate and/or payment.
Where the buyer pays additional discount points in return for a below market interest rate; or the buyer or seller deposits sufficient funds with the lender to reduce the rate during the first one to three years of the loan; or pays closing costs such as the origination fee. During times of high interest rates, buy-downs may induce buyers to purchase property they may not otherwise have purchased.
A party (the borrower or contractor) pays a lender an up-front fee to reduce ("buy down") the interest rate on a loan for a temporary time period, usually one to three years. Though the payments are initially low, they will increase at the end of the buy down period. This will also reduce the total interest paid over the life of the loan. The buy down is expressed as two numbers. For example, in a 2/1 buy down, the 2 represents a 2 percent interest rate buy down the first year and the 1 represents a 1 percent interest rate buy down the second year; in the third year of the loan the interest rate would revert to the straight note rate.
The reduction of the capitalized cost of a leased asset or a reduction in the interest rate in a loan through an initial payment made for that purpose.
A temporary buy-down is a loan arrangement in which an initial lump sum payment is made to the lender to reduce a borrower's interest rate in the first few years. A permanent buy-down reduces the interest rate over the entire life of the loan.
A payment made to the lender in order to reduce the interest rate during the early years of the lending period, usually the first one to five years of the loan. A buy-down is often used to qualify a buyer who would otherwise not qualify for a loan, since it results in lower monthly payments.