Temporary Buydown

What is a temporary buydown?

Our temporary mortgage rate buydown program gives buyers a lower rate and lower monthly payments for 1-3 years at the start of their loan. The seller or builder provides the savings, so there’s no cost to the buyer.

3-2-1 Buydown

The 3-2-1 Temporary Buydown reduces the buyer’s interest rate by 3% for the first year of their loan, 2% for the second year, and 1% for the third year.

EXAMPLE: Sale price: $250,000 | Down payment: $50,000 | Loan amount: $200,000 | 30-year fixed rate: 6.5% | Annual percentage rate: 6.637%

2-1 Buydown

The 2-1 Temporary Buydown reduces the buyer’s interest rate by 2% for the first year of their loan and 1% for the second year.

EXAMPLE: Sale price: $450,000 | Down payment: $90,000 | Loan amount: $360,000 | 30-year fixed rate: 6.5% | Annual percentage rate: 6.619%

1-1 Buydown

The 1-1 Temporary Buydown reduces the buyer’s interest rate by 1% for the first two years of their loan.

EXAMPLE: Sale price: $650,000 | Down payment: $130,000 | Loan amount: $520,000 | 30-year fixed rate: 6.5% | Annual percentage rate: 6.612%

1-0 Buydown

The 1-0 Temporary Buydown reduces the buyer’s interest rate by 1% for the first year of their loan.

EXAMPLE: $450,000 | Down payment: $90,000 | Loan amount: $360,000 | 30-year fixed rate: 6.5% | Annual percentage rate: 6.619%

The sample rates provided are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to provide mortgage or other financial advice specific to the circumstances of any individual and should not be relied upon in that regard. CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC cannot predict where rates will be in the future. The payment example does not include assessments. Actual payment obligations may be greater and may vary. Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) is required for all FHA loans and Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is required for all conventional loans where the LTV is greater than 80%. Rate(s), APR(s) and payment info is valid as of 12/14/2022 and assumes a first lien position, 740 FICO score, 25-day rate lock, based on a single-family home. All terms are subject to change without notice. Loans are subject to underwriting guidelines and the applicant’s credit profiles, not all applicants will receive approval. Contact CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC for more information. Available for conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans only. Equal Housing Opportunity. All loans subject to underwriting approval. Certain restrictions apply. Call for details.