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Should I pay points on a mortgage?

Quick Answer

Pay points only if you will keep the loan past the break-even point. One point costs 1% of the loan and typically cuts the rate by 0.25%, so break-even is usually 4–7 years. Refinance or sell sooner and points lose money.

Points break-even timeline for a typical mortgage.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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