Fixed Rate Mortgage Topics Covered
- What is a Fixed Rate Mortgage?
- Who qualifies for a Fixed Rate Mortgage
- Advantages of Fixed Rate Mortgages
- How the process works
- Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fixed Rate Mortgage?
A fixed-rate mortgage is the most popular home loan in America for a reason: certainty. Your interest rate is set the day you close and never changes — for 10, 15, 20, or 30 years.
Each month you pay the same principal and interest. Property taxes and insurance may fluctuate, but the loan portion of your payment is rock-solid. That makes budgeting easy for retirees on fixed incomes, growing families, and anyone who values predictability.
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A fixed-rate mortgage locks in your interest rate so your principal and interest payment never changes, making budgeting simple from year one to year thirty.
Who qualifies for a Fixed Rate Mortgage?
This program is built for borrowers who match the criteria below. Not sure where you stand? Send us a quick message and we'll confirm in minutes.
- Buyers who plan to stay in the home for 5+ years
- Borrowers who want payment certainty for tax and budget planning
- Refinancers replacing an adjustable-rate loan
- First-time homebuyers in a rising-rate environment
Advantages of Fixed Rate Mortgages
- Rate Stability — Your interest rate is locked at closing and stays the same for the entire loan term.
- Predictable Payments — Principal and interest never change — easier budgeting for retirement and family planning.
- Protection From Rates — When market rates rise, your low locked rate becomes one of your most valuable assets.
- Long-Term Equity — Every payment chips away at principal on a predictable schedule.
How the process works
- Pre-Qualify — Submit a 60-second pre-qualification request and receive same-day options.
- Apply & Lock — Complete the secure application and lock your rate when the timing feels right.
- Underwriting — Our team handles documentation, appraisal, and title — typically 21–30 days.
- Close & Move In — Sign at the closing table and receive the keys to your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 15 or 30 year better?
A 15-year loan has a lower rate and dramatically less total interest paid, but a higher monthly payment. A 30-year keeps monthly payments lower and gives you flexibility.
Can I pay extra to pay it off early?
Yes. There is no prepayment penalty on our conventional fixed-rate loans. Even one extra payment a year can shave 4–6 years off a 30-year mortgage.
What credit score do I need?
Conventional fixed-rate loans typically require a 620 minimum. Better rates open up at 680, 720, and 760.
How is the rate determined?
Rates are driven by 10-year Treasury yields, your credit profile, loan-to-value ratio, and loan size.