• protist@retrofed.com
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    The overwhelming majority of home loans are fixed rate. The only portion of your mortgage that would change in the case could be your escrow payment if your property taxes and/or homeowners insurance rates change (which can both change very much)

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        Depends on the country.

        In the UK 3-5 years is typical. In the US it’s fixed for the whole term and you can even remortgage to a lower rate during the term if it becomes available.

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          There are variable rate mortgages in the US. A common tactic is to get one of those, then refinance into a fixed rate loan in about five years, which is around the time the rate might change. If your property value goes up enough, you may be able to ditch the mortgage insurance then, too.

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              They’re certainly popular for first time buyers, but they’re not exclusive to them.

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                I may be confused about what you’re trying to say, but, no, first time homeowner loans are exclusive to first time homeowners. It was a program set up by Obama.