1.2M 30-yr fixed mortgage. Should I go with option 1 or option 2?

Option 1: Rate - 2.5% with $1,500 credit

Option 2: Rate - 2.375% but I pay $4,500 in points.

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It depends on 2 things 1 how long do you plan on staying in the home and do you see appreciation occurring during that time. It would favor option 2, if your more short term as far as length of time in the home and don’t see much appreciation than choose option 1

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