Compare 3-2-1, 2-1, 1.5-0.5, and 1-0 buydown structures. Enter the loan terms to see the seller or builder subsidy cost and the reduced payments for each year.
All payment amounts shown reflect principal and interest (P&I) only. Taxes, insurance, and HOA dues are not included in the buydown calculation. See the details below for estimated taxes, insurance, and HOA. Only the principal and interest portion of the payment is affected by a temporary buydown.
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Temporary Buydown Summary
Prepared by America First Mortgage · 702.332.1361
Company NMLS #2564858
September 7, 2026
Loan Amount
$626,250
Base Note Rate
6.875% · Conventional
Base Monthly Payment (P&I)
$4,114.02
3-2-1 Buydown
Seller / Builder Credit
Total Buydown Cost
$28,542
4.102% seller credit
Percent of sales price ($695,833)
Year
Eff. Rate
Payment (P&I)
Mo. Savings
Annual Subsidy
1
3.875%
$2,944.86
$1,169.16
$14,030
2
4.875%
$3,314.17
$799.85
$9,598
3
5.875%
$3,704.51
$409.51
$4,914
After Year 3, buyer reverts to the note rate of 6.875% with a monthly payment of $4,114.02 (P&I) for the remainder of the loan term.
2-1 Buydown
Seller / Builder Credit
Total Buydown Cost
$14,512
2.086% seller credit
Percent of sales price ($695,833)
Year
Eff. Rate
Payment (P&I)
Mo. Savings
Annual Subsidy
1
4.875%
$3,314.17
$799.85
$9,598
2
5.875%
$3,704.51
$409.51
$4,914
After Year 2, buyer reverts to the note rate of 6.875% with a monthly payment of $4,114.02 (P&I) for the remainder of the loan term.
1.5-0.5 Buydown
Seller / Builder Credit
Total Buydown Cost
$9,771
1.404% seller credit
Percent of sales price ($695,833)
Year
Eff. Rate
Payment (P&I)
Mo. Savings
Annual Subsidy
1
5.375%
$3,506.82
$607.20
$7,286
2
6.375%
$3,906.99
$207.03
$2,484
After Year 2, buyer reverts to the note rate of 6.875% with a monthly payment of $4,114.02 (P&I) for the remainder of the loan term.
1-0 Buydown
Seller / Builder Credit
Total Buydown Cost
$4,914
0.706% seller credit
Percent of sales price ($695,833)
Year
Eff. Rate
Payment (P&I)
Mo. Savings
Annual Subsidy
1
5.875%
$3,704.51
$409.51
$4,914
After Year 1, buyer reverts to the note rate of 6.875% with a monthly payment of $4,114.02 (P&I) for the remainder of the loan term.
For realtor and partner use only. This tool is intended for real estate professionals and builder partners and is not meant to be shared with consumers. All payments shown are principal and interest (P&I) only and do not include property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance, or HOA dues. See the PITI details below for estimated taxes, insurance, and HOA. Only the principal and interest portion is affected by a temporary buydown. This calculator provides estimates for illustrative purposes only and is not a commitment to lend. Actual rates, payments, and buydown costs are subject to credit approval, program guidelines, and market conditions. Temporary buydown funds are typically paid by the seller, builder, or other interested party into an escrow account. Contact America First Mortgage for a personalized quote. Equal Housing Lender · Company NMLS #2564858.