07/23/2026
Wondering what all this means? A temporary buydown allows funds to be put into escrow upfront to go towards mortgage payments for up to 3 years. A 3-2-1 temporary buydown can reduce the effective interest rate for three years and will lower the rate by 3% the first year, 2% the second year, and 1% the third year. The rate returns to the original fixed rate after the buydown period. As the borrower, a 2-1 temporary buydown can reduce the effective interest rate for two years, by 2% the first year and 1% the second year. A 1-0 temporary buydown can reduce the interest rate by 1% for the first year of the loan. Happy to answer any additional questions about temporary buydowns and how they work. Subject to investor guidelines.