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Mortgage payment can either be fixed or variable cost. A fixed cost means the interest rate charged on the loan will remain the same for the loan's entire term. A variable cost means the interest rate changes or decreases as time pass.

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How much is a monthly mortgage payment?

That depends on the cost of the property and the interest rate of the mortgage. There are websites with mortgage calculators.


Why do most home owners pefer a fixed rate mortgage?

You know exactly how much your mortgage payment is and will be in the future. With a variable rate your interest rate jumps up at some future date and your mortgage payment increases.


What are the disadvantages of a variable interest rate mortgage?

A variable interest rate mortgage is one where the amount of interest being charged may change during the course of the mortgage depending on the current interest rates, but the usually monthly payment remain the same. The disadvantages of this type of mortgage is that if interest rates go up more of the monthly payment goes towards paying the interest instead of the principal, taking longer to pay off the mortgage. If rates go to high, the monthly mortgage payment may go up, this is rare however.


What Is Variable Mortgage used For?

Variable mortgage is used for things that involve mortgage such as a house. Every time the prime rate changes, so does the mortgage, therefore the mortgage is variable.


What does a mortgage payment cost?

A mortgage payment depends on several main things: -How much your house is worth -How much you put down for your house -Your credit approval -The type of mortgage plan you chose, usually 15 or 30 years


Does paying principal lower the overall mortgage payment?

Paying the principal on a mortgage does not directly lower the overall mortgage payment. However, reducing the principal amount can decrease the total interest paid over the life of the loan, which can indirectly lower the overall cost of the mortgage.


What are mortgage payments?

They are payments you make on your house loan every month. If you are looking for specific mortgage payment amounts, there are many calculators out there to use. I will include one in the related links. Payments can be fixed or variable depending on the terms of the mortgage. In some instances there might be a balloon payment at the end of the term.


Are fixed or variable interest rates for mortgages better?

For the average person, a fixed mortgage is better because you can budget for the same mortgage payment for the term or length of the mortgage. The only change would be if your insurance or taxes would go up. With variable interest rate, your mortgage could increase every year due to the increased interest rate.


How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage in California?

The cost to refinance a mortgage in California is going to depend on a variety of factors including down payment, cost of the home, financial credit score, the lending market and rates.


What information is needed to used the Bank of America mortgage rate calculator?

The information needed to use the Bank of America mortgage rate calculator is the price of the mortgage (or cost), the percentage of the cost that will be covered by the down payment, the term of the mortgage (in years), and the state in which the applicant lives.


How do you estimate mortgage payment?

The easiest way is to use a website that has a mortgage calculator on it. You should be able to get an accurate estimate and make adjustments to interest rate, loan terms, etc to see how the payment and cost change.


How can I calculate the monthly payments for a variable rate mortgage?

To calculate the monthly payments for a variable rate mortgage, you would typically need to know the loan amount, the interest rate, and the loan term. You can use an online mortgage calculator or a formula to determine the monthly payment amount based on these factors. Keep in mind that with a variable rate mortgage, the interest rate can change over time, so your monthly payments may also fluctuate.