Mortgages
Mortgage Discount Points
Upfront fees paid directly to the lender at closing in exchange for a permanently reduced mortgage interest rate.
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Mortgage Underwriting
The detailed risk assessment process conducted by a lender to evaluate a borrower’s credit, capacity, and collateral before granting final loan approval.