Not too many budgets can take the hit of a suddenly higher monthly mortgage payment
, in particular if it turns out to be substantially higher. Once again, the old Roman phrase, "Let the buyer beware", rings true today. In obtaining a fixed rate mortgage, with no risk of a rate resetting, and accompanying payment alongside it, the consumer can be confident that he or she will continue to be able to make the payment on his or her mortgage that was agreed to initially. The consumer will not be forced to seek out a home loan refinance to save the mortgage and house.