An Adjustable-Rate Mortgage “ARM” is beneficial for a Borrower that may only be in their home for a few years before moving on. An ARM loan will have a cap on the maximum Interest Rate increases / decreases, as well as a cap on the periodic Payment amount changes. An ARM loan will typically have a lower initial Interest Rate than that of a Fixed- Rate Mortgage. The payment changes to an ARM loan are based on an economic index.
Lower initial interest rate compared to fixed-rate mortgages
Interest rate adjusts based on a specific index and margin
Potential for lower monthly payments in the short term
Best suited for short-term homeowners or those expecting income growth
Caps on interest rate increases to limit potential risk