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Mortgage Rates vs 15-Year Variable Who Wins for Retirees?
Mortgage Rates vs 15-Year Variable Who Wins for Retirees? In August 2026, the average 30-year fixed refinance rate topped 6.69%. For retirees, a 30-year fixed mortgage generally wins because its payment stability offsets the higher total interest that a 15-year variable can accrue, though a short-term, high-liquidity retiree may