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Specialty Program

TEMPORARY
BUYDOWNS

Lower your interest rate for the first years of your loan with 2-1 or 3-2-1 buydown options. Ease into homeownership with reduced initial payments.

KEY BENEFITS

Temporary buydowns help buyers afford homes in high-rate environments while planning for income growth.

Lower Initial Payments

Significantly reduced payments in the first years help you adjust to homeownership expenses.

Seller/Builder Paid

Often paid by sellers or builders as a concession instead of price reductions. You benefit without additional out-of-pocket cost.

Qualify at Full Rate

You qualify at the permanent rate, ensuring you can afford the home long-term—even after the buydown ends.

Refinance Opportunity

If rates drop during your buydown period, you can refinance before reaching your full permanent rate.

Plan for Income Growth

Perfect if you expect salary increases, promotions, or career advancement in the coming years.

HOW IT
WORKS

A temporary buydown reduces your interest rate for the first 1-3 years of your mortgage. The cost is typically paid upfront by the seller, builder, or lender as a concession.

2-1 Buydown

Year 1: Rate is 2% below permanent rate. Year 2: Rate is 1% below. Year 3+: Full permanent rate. Most popular option.

3-2-1 Buydown

Year 1: 3% below. Year 2: 2% below. Year 3: 1% below. Year 4+: Full rate. Maximum initial savings.

1-0 Buydown

Year 1: 1% below permanent rate. Year 2+: Full rate. Simplest and least expensive option.

Example: 2-1 Buydown

$500,000 loan at 7% permanent rate:

Year 1 (5% rate):$2,684/mo
Year 2 (6% rate):$2,998/mo
Year 3+ (7% rate):$3,327/mo
Year 1 Savings:$643/month
Smart Strategy

Save Now,
Refinance Later

Temporary buydowns reduce your initial payments, giving you time to grow into your mortgage. It's a smart way to manage your budget in the crucial first years.

Lower Early Payments
Seller Can Pay
Flexibility Built In

PERFECT FOR
THESE BUYERS

Rising Income

Professionals expecting promotions, raises, or career advancement in coming years.

New Construction

Builders often offer buydowns as incentives on new homes.

Negotiating Buyers

Use seller concessions for a buydown instead of price reductions.

Rate Drop Hopefuls

Those expecting rates to fall and planning to refinance before buydown ends.

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