Mortgage Points Calculator The Mortgage Points Calculator can help you determine whether or not paying for points is the best option for you. Points are sometimes referred to as loan discount points. Points are prepaid interest on your loan. Usually, homebuyers will pay points to lower the interest rate and save on taxes, since points are usually tax deductible as interest. A general rule of thumb that says that the longer you intend to keep the loan, the more points you should consider. Windows XP Users: If the calculator above does not appear you may need to install the free Java plug-in available here. |