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Fixed or Adjustable Rates?
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The following is a comparison of adjustable mortgage rates (AMR) and fixed mortgage rates (FMR). Ultimately your mortgage broker will provide the expert advice about which one fits into your perfect mortgage solution.
Adjustable Mortgage Rates (AMR) Benefits:
- Lower rates and lower payments during the beginning of the needs.
- When lower rates become available, you enjoy the benefits without refinancing. (This saves on closing costs and any fees)
- AMR serves as a cheaper option if you do not plan on living in that home for a long time.
Adjustable Mortgage Rates (AMR) Disadvantages:
- There is no security that rates or payments will stay the same or go lower. You could end up having rates rise significantly, which you would pay a lot more.
- ARMs are complicated to understand, if you are not working with a diligent company, to put it bluntly you can get screwed.
- Rates can sometimes double if the economy starts to progress.
- If the economy remains stable, your ARM rate will almost always be higher than the current fixed rate.
Fixed Mortgage Rates (FMR) Benefits:
- Rates and payments are constant regardless of any conditions at all.
- You can manage money better knowing that you will be paying out the same amount of money for your mortgage payment.
- More affordable in the long term than ARM
- A simple and easy to understand option for first time buyers.
Fixed Mortgage Rate (FMR) Disadvantages:
- You need to refinance if you want to take advantage of any lower rates available. When you refinance there a closing costs associated that are a few thousand dollars.
- Maybe too expensive for certain borrowers because of rate breaks
- Identical from lender to lender.
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