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Capped Rate Home Loans

Capped rate home loans provide extra security of a variable interest rate without locking in a fixed rate. You can be rewarded by capped rate home loans if the variable rate is reduced so your repayments will be less money. Capped rate home loans have the assurance of interest rate rises which is dependent on the cap. For example, if the cap rate is 7.5 percent p.a. and the capped period is three years, this means that your interest rate will not go above 7.5 percent p.a. during the first three years of the loan.

If capped rate home loans have a higher comparison rate than fixed rate home loans for the same period, or if interest rates drop rather than rise, than they may not be as competitive. However, if you think interest rates are likely to increase during the capped period, then compare capped rate home loans at RateCity to find the best deal for you.

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RateCity provides mortgage news and features, including a range of weekly stories and economic updates. By checking our mortgage news and features daily, you can ensure that you receive up to date, expert commentary on current financial and economic issues. Before you search, compare or apply for the best mortgage for you, help yourself understand the market by reading mortgage news and features at RateCity.

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