Features of a fixed-rate mortgage
- Your interest rate and monthly principal and interest (P&I) payments remain the same for the life of your loan.
- Available in a variety of loan term options.
- You may be able to add extra features such as a temporary payment reduction.
Benefits of a fixed-rate mortgage
- Predictable monthly P&I payments allow you to budget more easily.
- Protection from rising interest rates for the life of the loan, no matter how high interest rates go.
- May be a good choice if you plan to stay in your home for a long time.
Considerations
- The overall interest you pay is higher on a longer-term loan than on a shorter-term loan.
- On a shorter-term loan, while the interest rate may be lower than that of a longer term loan, the monthly P&I payment is typically higher than on a longer-term loan because it's being paid off in a shorter time period.
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