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Adjustable-rate mortgages return as rates push buyers to seek relief

The shift reflects buyers’ need for lower-cost options as mortgage rates rise, according to MarketWatch.

Adjustable-rate mortgages have returned to the spotlight as mortgage rates surge and homebuyers look for ways to manage high housing costs, MarketWatch reports.

In a case study about a couple who took out an adjustable-rate mortgage in 2023, MarketWatch highlights how these loans can change over time as market conditions move.

The article frames the renewed interest in adjustable-rate mortgages as a response to today’s affordability challenges in the mortgage market, with buyers weighing relief from high upfront costs.

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