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Real Estate Glossary

What is Interest Rate Buy-Down Plans?

A financial strategy used by some buyers and homeowners to reduce their monthly mortgage payments by paying a lump sum at closing, in exchange for a lower interest rate for the life of the loan. Buy-down plans can be used to make a home more affordable for a buyer who might not qualify for a conventional loan, or to help a homeowner refinance an existing loan to a lower rate.