Common use of Buydowns Clause in Contracts

Buydowns. A temporary interest rate buydown not to exceed one-half of one percent for the first three years of the Mortgage is permitted. Borrower will be underwritten at the bought-down interest rate. The buydown must otherwise meet the requirements of the Guides, including the allowance for buydown funds to come from any source or combination of sources (including Lender, foundations, places of worship, labor unions, employers or their designees, public agencies and nonprofits).