| What is a 5/1 ARM? |
| A 5/1 ARM is a mortgage in which the rate is fixed for 5 years. In the sixth year, the loan becomes an ARM. The new rate is determined by an economic index and is added to a pre-determined margin to arrive at your new monthly rate. The loan is fully amortized (or paid off) in 30 years if the normal payment schedule is followed. |
| Who should get a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage? |
| A 5/1 ARM is popular when houses appreciate quickly, people who do not expect to stay in a home for long, or for those expecting to refinance before the rate adjusts. |
| What are the advantages of 5/1 ARM? |
| A 5/1 ARM’s advantages are the initial rates are lower than fixed-rate mortgages, you can qualify for a higher loan amount with an ARM (due to the lower initial interest rate), and if the interest rate drops, your monthly payments will also drop. |
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