What are points and when should you pay for them? - Alliance Financial Resources, LLC

How do you buy a better rate?

Do you plan on keeping your loan for a while? Then it may make sense to buy a lower interest rate by paying one or more points.

Even if youre unsure of how long you plan to keep your mortgage before you move or refinance, paying points now for a lower rate may make sense. For example, do you have a high-paying job now but you think you might change careers in the next few years? We can help you sort it out. Its part of our goal to find you the right loan for your means and future.

A point -- which equals one percent (1%) of the total loan amount -- is an up-front fee that lowers your annual interest rate and total interest due over the life of your loan. So, a one point loan will have a lower interest rate than a no point loan. Basically, when you pay points you trade off paying money later in favor of paying money now. You can pay fractions of points, meaning there are a lot of points packages that can make a loans terms more favorable if thats whats right for you.

There are a variety of rate and point combinations available. When you look at different loan programs, dont look just at the rate -- compare the whole package. Federal law requires lenders to publish their loans Annual Percentage Rate, or A.P.R. The A.P.R. is a tool used to compare different terms, offered rates, and points.

We are a direct lender mortgage bank with lending authorization in the following states for Conventional, HUD, FHA, VA, USDA, Reverse, and Commercial lending.

We are a direct lender with offices in various locations focusing on providing home loans to the people in the communities we serve throughout the United States. We are here to help borrowers achieve the dream of home ownership and help them take advantage of today’s real estate investment opportunities.

Our loan professionals are highly trained in all of the various loan products currently available. We are well prepared to answer any questions you may have about buying a home or to assist you with analyzing your current home loan. Simply put, they are here to help you make informed right-fit mortgage decisions.

The customer experience is our number one priority. Communication is a very important part of our business model and our unique loan process, and our investment in technology reflects just that. We have mastered the ability to effectively communicate with all parties involved on each and every transaction keeping everyone up-to-date from the first phone call through funding. Our goal is to use all of our resources to make your transaction as smooth and efficient as possible.

With the experience, resources and exceptional service standards, you will see why we deliver…simply better home loans as we are working to expand our lending in other states as well.