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Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: What’s Right for You?

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If you’re buying land for sale in North Florida, you’ll have a few options for financing. You can pay cash for the land—one of the least common options—or you can take out a mortgage. When you’re looking at mortgages, you’ll have the choice between a fixed-rate and an adjustable-rate mortgage… so what’s best for you?

What is a Fixed-Rate Mortgage?

A fixed-rate mortgage is a loan from a lender that gives you the same interest rate over its entire lifetime. No matter how interest rates fluctuate, you’ll pay the same amount until your loan is paid off.

Pros:

  • Your rate stays constant
  • Your payment doesn’t change
  • You can factor your payment into a long-term budget

Cons:

  • You’ll have to refinance if you want a lower interest rate
  • Payments are often higher on a fixed-rate mortgage than they are on an adjustable-rate mortgage

What is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?

An adjustable-rate mortgage, or ARM, is a loan from a lender that has a fluctuating interest rate. Typically, you’ll have a fixed-rate period—say 3, 5, 7, or even 10 years—but after that, your mortgage interest rate will go up and down each year as the market changes.

Pros:

  • ARMs often have lower interest rates and payments
  • It’s easier to get approved for a larger amount of money
  • You’ll get lower rates without refinancing if rates go down

Cons:

  • After your fixed-rate term, your rate and payments can go up quite a bit
  • If you have a negative amortization loan, you could end up paying even more for your home

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