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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... Can the Fully-Indexed Rate on an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Be Biased? June 5, 2000 ?I am considering two very similar 7% adjustable rate mortgages that adjust the rate every year. The rate on one is tied to the 11th District Cost of Funds Index (COFI) with a 3% margin. The other rate is tied to the one-year Treasury index with a 2% margin ... more... |
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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... 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... |
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