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Buydown Account

Fannie Mae

Updated 10-31-2026

Buydown Account

An account in which funds are held so that they can be applied as part of the mortgage payment as each payment comes due during the period that an interest rate buydown plan is in effect.

Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms

Fannie Mae · p. 5

FTC

Updated 10-31-2026

Buydown Account

An account in which funds are held so that they can be applied as part of the monthly mortgage payment as each payment comes due during the period that an interest rate buydown plan is in effect.

FTC Real Estate Terms

FTC · p. 3

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