DEFINITION of 'Closing Points'. Points that are paid at the time of closing of a mortgage transaction. Closing points are paid to either the lender or the broker, and one point equals one percent of the total loan amount. Closing points are also known as discount points or mortgage points.oints that are paid at the time of closing of a mortgage transaction. Closing points are paid to either the lender or the broker, and one point equals one percent of the total loan amount. Closing points are also known as discount points or mortgage points.
50% usually for the rest. Truckers usually are allowed 80% of a $59 per diem rate. While the rest are allowed 50% of a $46 per diem rate. Some locales have higher rates, and exceptions can apply, but generally the $59/$46 and 80%/50% rates will apply to most circumstances.You may wish to research more if the trucker is self employed, or an employee etc.hile the rest are allowed 50% of a $46 per diem rate. Some locales have higher rates, and exceptions can apply, but generally the $59/$46 and 80%/50% rates will apply to most circumstances.
Mileage Rates & Reimbursement. 2016 Mileage rates: Beginning on Jan. 1, 2016, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will be: 54 cents per mile for business miles driven, down from 57.5 cents in 2015. 19 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes, down 23 cents from 2015.