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Graeme Nichols

Fixed rate vs variable rate mortgages - Glasgow Live's columnist breaks down the pros and cons

The number of different mortgage types can often seem overwhelming. With such a wide variety of mortgage options available at the moment, it can sometimes feel difficult to choose which one suits you best. In this month’s article we break it down into simple terms, to help you understand which one might suit you best.

As with many choices in life, each option comes with potential pro’s and con’s, meaning that the suitability of certain options may come down you to your attitude to risk, and also available budget for monthly payments.

Your mortgage is generally taken out over a long period of time, and your interest rate, mortgage deal, and possibly lender, has the potential to change multiple times over the term of your mortgage.

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