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Yes, I didn't mean to imply that wasn't the case. I meant that in the US, homebuyers can fully protect themselves from the downside risk, an option that doesn't exist in many other countries (like Canada).


Thanks for the info. I was unaware fixed rate mortgages weren't available in other countries.


Wow, I just assumed that fixed rate mortgages were the norm everywhere. TIL.




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