Should You Accept a Lender Credit to Cover Closing Costs or Take the Lower Rate?
Divide closing costs by monthly savings to find your break-even. Stay long-term? Take the rate. Moving in 4–5 years? Take the credit.
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Divide closing costs by monthly savings to find your break-even. Stay long-term? Take the rate. Moving in 4–5 years? Take the credit.