Buying guide

Fixed, floating or split mortgage?

Understand your options

6 December 2023

Murray Joiner

By Murray Joiner (Content Writer)

How does a fixed mortgage work?

Choosing a fixed rate term

There may be some repayment flexibility with a fixed mortgage

How does a floating mortgage work?

Why do floating rates change?

What are the different types of mortgages?

Examples of possible mortgage structures

Getting experienced advice

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Murray Joiner

Karina Reardon

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