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Fixed Rate Mortgage Versus Variable: The Age Old Debate Heats Up Today borrowers choice of a Variable Rate Mortgage has risen from less than 15% in 2023 to over 40% of all new mortgages today Is that a good idea? Bad idea? How to decide? What's the right advice?

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