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Old 05-23-2025, 12:07 PM
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Default Yes, Buyimg down is a good option

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Originally Posted by Jim1mack View Post
In 2014 we secured a rate of 4.75. Thirty year fixed. With a little shopping I think I could have found a lower one. Right now BankRate.com list the lowest rate of 5.99
Yes, Bankrate has a great listing for buy downs. The national average can be skewed in your favor if you have the money to purchase a lower rate. Nerd wallet has a listing too for those shopping.. There is no need to pay the national average of 7%.
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