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VA Loan Points: Should You Pay Discount Points to Buy Down Your Rate?

Compare permanent VA loan discount points with a temporary 2-1 buydown, estimate your break-even period, and learn how seller contributions may reduce your upfront costs.

Kacie Goff

Kacie Goff

Mortgage & Real Estate Writer

Kacie Goff is a mortgage and real estate writer whose work has appeared in Bankrate, NerdWallet, and CNET. She specializes in VA home loans and helping borrowers navigate the mortgage process.

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Jimmy King

Jimmy King

Co-Founder of BankingBridge

Jimmy King is the Co-Founder of BankingBridge and has more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He specializes in mortgage pricing, capital markets technology, and helping bring greater rate transparency to consumers.

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Mortgage process VA loans 15+ years of experience
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