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A discount point is BEST described as a charge the borrower pays to: A.) A lender to decrease the interest rate on the mortgage loan B.) A mortgage broker at the time of application to obtain a favorable rate C.) The seller as part of the closing costs of a loan D.) A lender to ensure against foreclosure - A.) A lender to decrease the interest rate on the mortgage loan A buyer has made an earnest money payment of $5,000. The buyer pays an additional $2,000 in option money to be credited at closing on property with sale price of $160,000. If the required down payment is 20%, how much additional money will the buyer need to provide toward the down payment at closing? A.) $32,000 B.) $27,000 C.) $30,000 D.) $25,000 - D.) $25,000