Some Homebuyers Turning to Buydowns for Lower Mortgage Rates

Dec 20, 2022, 08:00 AM

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Many prospective homebuyers have been priced out of the current housing market, but temporary buydowns offer steep but short-term savings on mortgage rates. WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how temporary buydowns work and how buyers qualify for the program.

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Many prospective homebuyers have been priced out of the current housing market, but temporary buydowns offer steep but short-term savings on mortgage rates. WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how temporary buydowns work and how buyers qualify for the program.


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