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Don’t get stung by a high revert rate: Mozo research reveals fixed home loan trap

Don’t get stung by a high revert rate: Mozo research reveals fixed home loan trap

Fixed rate home loans can be an enticing option for borrowers. They provide security against rate hikes and certainty about fitting monthly repayments into the family budget. But some borrowers may be unprepared for the potentially high revert rates that await them at the end of their fixed term.Fixed rate home loans usually come with a fixed term from one to five years long, or on some options, as long as seven or even ten years. While the rate is locked in for this period, it then reverts back to a variable rate option. These revert rates automatically kick in unless you negotiate an alternative with your lender, and they can make a huge difference to your monthly repayments.If this is all news to you, you might be in for a shock. Research from Mozo has shed some light on just how steep revert rates can be for borrowers caught unaware.

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