Loan Discount Fee
Last modified June 10, 2023(Also called points): A one-time charge used to adjust the yield on the loan to what the market conditions demand. Each point is equal to one percent (1%) of the loan amount.Buyers occasionally buy down the loan rate to receive a lower interest rate. This is called a loan discount fee.
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