Think an adjustable-rate mortgage means your rate starts moving right away? A 7/6 ARM keeps the initial interest rate fixed for seven years. Here’s what happens after that and what to check before automatically saying no.
A 5/1 Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) offers a fixed interest rate for the first five years, followed by annual rate adjustments. This type of loan may appeal to borrowers who expect to sell, refinance, or have a shorter ownership timeline and want to compare a potentially lower initial rate with tra