Fixed-rate mortgage
The rate is locked for an agreed period. The fixed period is different from the full loan term.
- How it works
- Payments use the agreed rate during the fixed period. At expiry, you can refix or move to floating under the loan agreement.
- Main benefit
- Rate certainty during the fixed period makes budgeting easier.
- Things to consider
- Extra repayments may be limited and breaking the fixed period can incur costs. A fall in market rates does not usually reduce your existing fixed rate automatically.