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What's An Adjustable Rate Mortgage All About? How Can it Work For You?

By: K.L. Huser

Bottom Line Facts:

· An adjustable rate mortgage is also known as an ARM.
· The interest rate of an ARM is tied to an outside index such as the Prime Rate, LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate), or one which is created by the lender itself.
· Because index rates rise and fall, this will cause your payment amount and/or the term of your loan to vary.

The Good News:

· An ARM is accessible to most home buyers and relatively easy to obtain.
· When you take out an adjustable, you will have a lower monthly payment because the starting interest rate is generally lower when compared to other types of loans.
· Since you will have a lower monthly payment at the outset, you can actually purchase a home with a higher price tag than you might normally consider.
· If your income will increase over time, an ARM is a great way for new buyers to get into the housing market.
· Although the interest rate can vary from time to time, usually the number of times it may be increased in any given time period is capped. There is also normally a maximum loan payment that when reached, will not go any higher.

The Bad News:

· An "adjustable" rate means exactly that. The interest rate will periodically fluctuate either upward or downward and economic volatility can put you in a vulnerable position if your monthly payment suddenly goes way up.
· Increased job earnings might not be able to keep pace with the rising interest rates and this can lead to a foreclosure situation as things go from bad to worse.

How to Get an Adjustable Rate Mortgage:

· All mortgage lenders or brokers will have access to offer this type of loan.

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