What is a fixed-rate mortgage?
A fixed-rate mortgage is exactly that. A mortgage with an interest rate that is fixed and stays the same throughout the term of your loan. It offers you consistency to help make it easier to set up your budget.
With a fixed-rate mortgage, the amount you pay toward the mortgage itself, the part that’s made up of your principal and interest, won’t change. Fixed-rate mortgages are a good choice if you think interest rates will rise and you want to keep the current market rate. In addition, if you see yourself staying in your home for a long time, are on a fixed income, and don’t expect to refinance, a fixed-rate mortgage may be the right option for you.