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Consider an Adjustable Rate Mortgage loan when planning on the time you will stay in your home.
An adjustable-rate mortgage loan (ARM) gets its name from the fact that it connects to an economic index that directs whether it goes up or down. The index guide tells us how to measure interest rate changes and the adjustment period is the time between those changes. Mortgage lenders set ARM rates by taking an index rate and adding an agreed-upon number of percentage points, known as the margin. The index rate fluctuates, but the margin does not.
ARMs are a worthwhile consideration when you consider that the initial interest rate for one is lower than a fixed-rate mortgage, where the interest rate remains the same during the life of the loan. A lower rate means lower payments, which is ideal if you are planning to sell within five years. The lower rates could also get you a significantly larger loan. But this isn’t just for the short-term borrower.
If you meet the following criteria, plan or refinance adjustable-rate mortgages are a great option for you:
- Plan to move before the finish of the introductory fixed-rate period to avoid potential rate hikes.
- If you want a lower initial monthly payment than a fixed-rate mortgage usually provides.
- If you anticipate that interest rates will fall in the future.
- To keep in more stability than an ARM can provide, you can refinance your ARM into a fixed-rate mortgage.
New homeowners who expect their income to rise over time enjoy the small upfront fees as a grace period until their income allows them to cover any rate increases. Of course, some Direct Capital Funding ARMs terms are convertible to a fixed-rate mortgage. Call 1-805-222-4608 to set up a meeting to talk about your adjustable-rate mortgage; get funding or refinance with an existing loan.