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With the 20-year fixed-rate mortgage, the interest rate remains the same from day one, meaning borrowers can depend on the same bill amount from month to month and year to year. For the 20-year term, borrowers pay down the principal, or actual loan amount, along with unchanging interest amount on the mortgage. Homeowners gradually increase equity in the home over time. A 20-year fixed-rate mortgage is often perfect for budgeting homeowners who can afford to pay more than a 30 year fixed mortgage, but does have the drawback of paying more interest over the length of the loan compared with a 15 year mortgage.
