Emily is considering purchasing a new home for $420,000. She intends to put 20% down and finance the rest, but is unsure which financing option to select. Emily is considering the following options:
Option 1: Fixed rate mortgage over 30 years at 6.5% interest, zero points, or
Option 2: Fixed rate mortgage over 30 years at 4% interest, plus two discount points.
How long would her financial planner recommend that she live in the house to break even using Option 2 presuming she is not financing the points?
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