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The Seller Bought Down Your Rate. What Happens When the Discount Disappears?
A seller-funded temporary buydown can reduce your initial mortgage payment, but the underlying note rate doesn’t disappear. Here’s how a 2-1 buydown works, what happens when the temporary subsidy ends, and what buyers should compare before saying yes.
Jennifer Chicano40Winning in a High-Rate Market: The Leverage Playbook
High rates create leverage. Learn how to use seller credits and buydowns to secure a lower payment and less cash-to-close than in a low-rate frenzy.
Susan Wood71How a 2-1 Buydown Lowers Your Mortgage Payments
A 2-1 buydown cuts your mortgage rate by 2% the first year and 1% the second. Here's how it works, who pays for it, and how much you could save.
Nathan Carpenter110Mortgage Rate Buydown Guide: Permanent vs. Temporary Buydowns Explained
Master 2-1 and permanent buydowns in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. See how 2026 buyers use seller concessions to lower payments by $600/month.
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