Eli5: Is inflation good for your mortgage?

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If you are paying a fixed rate on a mortgage, is inflation then a good thing?

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Yes. The value of your mortgage is set in nominal terms the day it is originated. Assuming it’s a conventional fixed rate mortgage, you have the benefit of repaying the note with inflated dollars.

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