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30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage |
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With a Fixed Rate mortgage, you receive an
interest rate that remains constant throughout the term of the loan.
Some people find set payments easier to manage, and the fixed loan
provides the stability for which they are looking.
30 Year fixed rate
The 30 Year fixed mortgage is the backbone
of the mortgage financing industry. With this mortgage the interest
rate you receive remains the same throughout the term of the loan.
Of course, you have the option to refinance should interest rates
lower over time. See Refinance for more
information.
Loan Type: |
30 Year Fixed Rate Loan |
Definition: |
The interest rate and payment do not change
over the 30 year repayment period. |
Benefits: |
Principle and interest payments never increase
because the rate is fixed (it stays the same) over all 30
years. |
Drawbacks: |
The equity in your home will take a long
time to buildup. |
Note: |
This is the most popular mortgage in the
US, and a good choice when rates are low or you will be in
staying in the home for more than 5 years. |
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