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Wondering about mortgage points? đŸ€”

By Nestor Caussade · · Home Buyer, Tips

Wondering about mortgage points? đŸ€”

Say goodbye to confusion! 👋 They’re upfront fees to snag a lower mortgage rate. Each point, costing 1% of your loan, can decrease your interest rate by 0.25%, potentially saving bundles long-term. 🎁 But there’s a catch! You’re paying more now. Tight budget? This might not be the move. 😓 The savings period needed can take quite a while. Plus, your savings will fluctuate based on credit score and market status. Occasionally, you can ease the blow by rolling point costs into your mortgage. Weigh your options first. In essence, if you can afford them and have a long-term stay planned, mortgage points could be a real money saver. 🏡💰 On the fence? Reach out to DFW Mortgage Pros — The NĂ©stor Caussade Team for a free consultation. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, needing refinancing advice, or have faced rejection elsewhere in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex and throughout Texas, we’re here eager to lend a hand! đŸ˜ŠđŸ€

Néstor J. Caussade Morales

Founder · NMLS #1538512 · 13+ years

Néstor J. Caussade Morales

Mortgage Broker · DFW Mortgage Pros · Dallas–Fort Worth

“Speed isn’t a trick. It’s what happens when you underwrite the deal instead of the paperwork.”

NĂ©stor has spent 13 years in Texas lending and business. He specializes in investor loans — fix & flip, ground-up construction and bridge — and in getting homebuyers in the door with little or nothing down.

He grew up in foster care. Today he runs a mortgage team in Dallas–Fort Worth, and when he isn't closing loans you'll find him on a dance floor.

  • Fix & Flip
  • Ground-Up Construction
  • Bridge
  • DSCR
  • Down Payment Assistance
  • ITIN
  • Foreign National
  • English · Español · ASL
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