Locking in a fixed interest rate can offer some rate security and peace of mind.
But there are definitely some factors that need to be considered before you make the decision to lock in your rate. Locking in a fixed rate has the potential to cost you some serious money. It can also really restrict you in terms of the limited flexibility that fixing offers as opposed to the increased flexibility of a variable rate loan.

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