An interest rate that is constant for the life of the loan.
30 Year Fixed Rate Program
30 year fixed mortgage is a type of mortgage loan that is repaid by the borrower making 360 equal monthly payments over a period of 30 years. Since the borrower's payments are 'fixed', the borrower can expect to make the same monthly payment for the entire term of the loan. A 30 year mortgage loan is the most widely accepted program used to finance a residential purchase, and is available for conventional, jumbo, FHA and VA loans.
15 Year Fixed Rate Program
A loan with a term of 15 years. Although the monthly payment on a 15-year mortgage is higher than that of a 30-year mortgage, the amount of interest paid over the life of the loan is substantially less.