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Now’s not the time to switch to a fixed-rate mortgage

Now’s not the time to switch to a fixed-rate mortgage

As interest rates climb, variable mortgage rate holders may start to panic. Here’s why you should avoid the temptation of going fixed right now.

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As interest rates climb, variable mortgage rate holders may start to panic. Here’s why you should avoid the temptation of going fixed right now. The post Now’s not the time to switch to a fixed-rate mortgage appeared first on MoneySense.
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