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MORTGAGE LOAN
Standard ARMS and
the Differences
A few options are available to fit your individual needs and your
risk tolerance with the various market instruments.
ARMs with different indexes are available
for both purchases and refinances. Choosing an ARM with an index
that reacts quickly lets you take full advantage of falling interest
rates. An index that lags behind the market lets you take advantage
of lower rates after market rates have started to adjust upward.
The interest rate and monthly payment can
change based on adjustments to the index rate.
6-Month Certificate of Deposit (CD) ARM
Has a maximum interest rate adjustment of 1% every six months. The
6-month Certificate of Deposit (CD) index is generally considered
to react quickly to changes in the market.
1-Year Treasury Spot ARM
Has a maximum interest rate adjustment of 2% every 12 months. The
1-Year Treasury Spot index generally reacts more slowly than the
CD index, but more quickly than the Treasury Average index.
6-Month Treasury Average ARM
Has a maximum interest rate adjustment of 1% every six months. The
Treasury Average index generally reacts more slowly in fluctuating
markets so adjustments in the ARM interest rate will lag behind
some other market indicators.
12-Month Treasury Average ARM
Has a maximum interest rate adjustment of 2% every 12 months. The
treasury Average index generally reacts more slowly in fluctuating
markets so adjustments in the ARM interest rate will lag behind
some other market indicators.
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Programs
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