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1: No. In 97, the HIBOR grows up to 200%, when the P rate is only 10%. It depends on market situation
2: Normally the answer is yes. However, some plan would only give a fix rate for a certain period (say 3yr or 5yr). After that period, a Prime rate would be quoted. You could ask the bank for more information before you decide which plan to choose. There is no definite answer on which plan is better. Sometime, the P-rate would be higher than the fix rate, or the vice versa. It all depends on market situation.
3: It depends on your acceptable risk level.
HIBOR: this plan offer the lowest rate NOW, but would fluctuate very much (high risk high return)
fix rate: this plan fix the rate, so the risk is fixed (the fix rate is known). Your monthly repayment won't change whatever the market situation is. Obviously, the fix rate provided must be higher than the P-rate offer at that time. (Low risk, low return)
Prime rate: this plan provide medium risk and medium return. the rate is less fluctuation than HIBOR rate, but not fixed.
If you have adequate cash flow on hand, you are suggested to use HIBOR plan. If your income is not stable and your mortgage repayment shares a high portion of your income, you should choose the fix rate plan.