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Fixed-Rate Mortgage
Updated
January 19, 2023
A "fixed-rate mortgage" is a house loan with a fixed interest rate for the loan duration. This means that the mortgage has a fixed interest rate from start to finish. Fixed-rate mortgages are popular among customers who want to know how much they will pay each month.
A fixed-rate mortgage is a house loan with a fixed interest rate over the loan's entire term.
Once locked in, the interest rate does not change in response to market conditions.
Fixed-rate mortgages are preferred by borrowers who seek certainty and who plan to own property for an extended period.