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    There are variable rate mortgages in the US. A common tactic is to get one of those, then refinance into a fixed rate loan in about five years, which is around the time the rate might change. If your property value goes up enough, you may be able to ditch the mortgage insurance then, too.

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        They’re certainly popular for first time buyers, but they’re not exclusive to them.

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          I may be confused about what you’re trying to say, but, no, first time homeowner loans are exclusive to first time homeowners. It was a program set up by Obama.