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Borrower Guide to Adjustable Rate Mortgages
September 29, 2001 Most borrowers who take adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) need them to qualify for the loan they want. Because the initial rate on ARMs is usually lower than the rate on fixed rate mortgages (FRMs), these ... more... What Is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage? January 7, 2000, Revised October 29, 2004 "I have been told that I need an ARM to qualify for the loan I want, and that terrifies me because I don't understand what an ARM is. Can you explain it in ... more... |
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Adjustable Rate Mortgage, ARM
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Also known as a variable rate mortgage. The interest rate on these mortgages changes periodically. Variable or adjustable loans are loans whose interest rate fluctuates over the period of the ... more... Margin Margin The amount a lender adds to the index on an adjustable rate mortgage to establish the adjusted interest rate. Margin is constant throughout the life of the loan. INDEX + MARGIN = FULLY INDEXED RATE Example using the 1 Year Treasury: 1 Year Treasury Index = ... more... |
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