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LLPA Pricing Calculator

Loan-Level Price Adjustments are the hidden costs most borrowers never see. Your credit score, down payment, property type, and loan purpose all change your pricing. This calculator makes those costs visible.

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Your Loan Scenario

Loan Amount?The total amount you are borrowing, not the home price. This is home price minus your down payment.

$300,000

$100K$1M

Credit Score Range?Mortgage lenders use your middle FICO score from all three bureaus. Free apps like Credit Karma show VantageScore, which can differ by 20-80 points.

Loan-to-Value (LTV)?LTV is your loan amount divided by the property value. 80% LTV means 20% down payment. Higher LTV means higher LLPA.

80%

60%97%

Loan Purpose?Cash-out refinances carry higher LLPAs than purchases or rate-and-term refinances because they add to your loan balance.

Property Type?Single-family homes have the lowest LLPA. Condos, multi-units, and manufactured homes carry additional pricing adjustments.

Your LLPA Breakdown

Your LLPA at 720-739 with 80% LTV

1.000%$3,000 in added costs

That is 25 basis points added to your rate if absorbed into pricing, or $3,000 paid as upfront points at closing.

Credit + LTV

1.000%

$3,000

Loan Purpose

0.000%

Property Type

0.000%

Monthly Payment Impact

Without LLPA

$1,896/mo

6.500% rate

With LLPA in Rate

$1,946/mo

6.750% rate

Monthly Difference

+$50/mo

$17,852 over 30 yrs

If you improved your score to 740-759, you would save $750 in LLPA costs — or roughly $2/month less if rolled into your rate.

LLPA by Credit Score (at 80% LTV)

Same loan amount, same LTV — the only variable is credit score

Score	LLPA	Dollar Cost	Rate Impact	Monthly P&I	vs. Your Score
780+	0.500%	$1,500	+13 bps	$1,921	Save $1,500
760-779	0.500%	$1,500	+13 bps	$1,921	Save $1,500
740-759	0.750%	$2,250	+19 bps	$1,933	Save $750
720-739You	1.000%	$3,000	+25 bps	$1,946	Current
700-719	1.250%	$3,750	+31 bps	$1,958	+$750
680-699	1.500%	$4,500	+38 bps	$1,971	+$1,500
660-679	1.750%	$5,250	+44 bps	$1,983	+$2,250
640-659	2.250%	$6,750	+56 bps	$2,009	+$3,750
620-639	2.750%	$8,250	+69 bps	$2,034	+$5,250

LLPA by Credit Score

At 80% LTV with your current selections

780+

0.500%

$1,500Save $1,500

760-779

0.500%

$1,500Save $1,500

740-759

0.750%

$2,250Save $750

720-739You

1.000%

$3,000Current

700-719

1.250%

$3,750+$750 more

680-699

1.500%

$4,500+$1,500 more

660-679

1.750%

$5,250+$2,250 more

640-659

2.250%

$6,750+$3,750 more

620-639

2.750%

$8,250+$5,250 more

You are in qualifying range. A loan officer can show you the exact pricing for your scenario and explore strategies to reduce your costs.

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LLPA values shown are approximate and based on publicly available Fannie Mae guidelines. Actual adjustments vary by lender, investor, and specific loan program. Additional LLPAs may apply for factors not modeled here. Rate impact estimates assume 1 point equals approximately 0.25% in rate. This tool is for educational purposes only. Contact a licensed mortgage professional for exact pricing.

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What Is an LLPA?

Loan-Level Price Adjustments are fees that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charge based on your risk profile. They show up as either added points at closing or a higher interest rate.

Why Your 680 Costs More Than Your Neighbor's 760

The agencies that buy conventional loans price risk into every loan. A borrower at 680 with 10% down pays significantly more in LLPAs than one at 760 with 20% down. The rate you are quoted already has these adjustments baked in — most people just never see the breakdown.

LLPAs Stack Up

Credit score is only one factor. LTV, property type (condos and multi-units cost more), loan purpose (cash-out refinances carry higher adjustments), and even whether you are a first-time buyer can all add separate LLPAs. They combine — so a lower score plus a condo plus a cash-out refi can add up fast.

How to Reduce Your LLPA

Improve your credit score (even 20 points can shift your pricing tier). Increase your down payment to lower your LTV. Choose a single-family home over a condo or multi-unit. If refinancing, consider rate-and-term instead of cash-out. A loan officer can walk through the math with you.

How LLPAs Translate to Real Money

An LLPA of 1.000% on a $300,000 loan means an extra $3,000 at closing — or roughly 0.25% added to your interest rate if rolled in. Over a 30-year loan, that rate increase costs far more than the upfront hit.

Lenders typically absorb the LLPA into the rate they quote you, so you never see a separate line item. That is why two borrowers buying the same house can get very different rates — it is not random, it is the LLPA matrix at work.

The good news: these adjustments are based on factors you can improve. A focused plan to boost your credit score and increase your down payment can save thousands over the life of the loan.

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Want to Lower Your LLPA?

AMLO refers visitors to free credit coaching resources — including HUD-approved counseling agencies and lending partners in the network. A dedicated credit coach can help you build a plan to reach a better pricing tier.

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This calculator is for educational purposes only and uses approximate LLPA values based on publicly available Fannie Mae guidelines. Actual LLPAs may vary by lender, loan product, investor overlay, and current market conditions. Additional adjustments may apply for factors not included here. AMLO is an independent education platform and does not originate, fund, or service mortgage loans. Contact a licensed mortgage professional for pricing specific to your situation.