Short Term Mortgage Rates vs. Long Term Mortgage Rates
The options for mortgages available can be very confusing for most mortgage shoppers.
Terms for mortgages vary between variable and fixed rate, 6-month terms to 10 year terms. Taking a variable or floating rate mortgage can offer savings. Typically the shorter the term or guarantee of the rate, the lower the rate will be. This does not always happen, depending on the market place and the economy, but history has shown that short-term rates tend to be lower than long-term rates. The up side of variable rate is the strong potential for interest rate savings. The down side is the fact that you are accepting the interest rate risk without a guarantee. If you are considering a variable rate mortgage you need to look at your own risk tolerance, and your cash flow available to deal with potential increased payment. Considering projections of rates and where we see interest rates heading can also be important in this decision. Make sure you talk to an expert when you are making this decision.
Whether you choose a long term or short mortgage term can often be a personal decision because no one knows how the Bank Of Canada is going to adjust their rates.
Please don't hesitate to contact a mortgage professional to discuss your rate options.
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