As variable rates continue to increase many clients are asking about fixing to protect from continuing rate rises. Sorry to say, that horse has bolted. As an example, 3-year fixed rates are now quoted at major banks as much as 3% higher than variable rates. No one can accurately predict the future, but general opinion is that you will end up paying less interest over that 3-year period by being in the lowest available variable rate loan rather than fixing.
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