What is the difference between Fixed vs Variable rate Mortgages ?
The most asked question we get is…. “Should I take a fixed or a variable rate mortgage ?”
After asking many of my current clients what they learned from me teaching them the difference between Fixed and Variable rate mortgages… Well I tried to sum it up in just 4 minutes for ya……
if you know someone else that is confused between “Fixed vs Variable” please forward this Video (Vlog)
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I am Michael Mullis, The Mortgage Teacher. I provide in depth knowledge, ideas and advice for people looking to produce their ultimate mortgage plan. Get an A+ mortgage with The Mortgage Teacher...
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