Life & Money Family & Work Your Home When Should You Pay Mortgage Points? Amanda Reaume Oct 11, 2017 Whether you should pay mortgage points depends, in part, on how long you plan to stay in your home. Photo credit: Maskot share Want more? Get financial tips, tools, and more with our monthly newsletter. First name* Last name* Email* Sign me up Related Articles article 5 Things to Consider Before Refinancing Your Mortgage Learn more article What Buying a House Really Costs Learn more article How to Pay Down Your Mortgage Faster (And When It’s Not a Good Idea) Learn more