A variable-rate mortgage has an interest rate that is not fixed for the full mortgage term. It can either have an annual rate update or an initial fixed rate before switching to a variable rate.

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Interest is the cost of borrowing money, such as through a loan, or the return you earn for saving or investing money, such as with a high-yield savings account or a certificate of deposit (CD). It’s ...