An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a home loan that has an initial fixed-rate period of five, seven or 10 years and an adjustable rate after the fixed-rate period ends. After the introductory rate term expires, the estimated payment and rate may change. An increase or decrease depends on the market conditions at the time of the conversion to the variable rate and during the adjustment period thereafter. An ARM loan could be a good option if you plan to sell within a few years.

With an (ARM) loan the initial interest rate is fixed for a set period and then becomes variable, adjusting periodically for the remaining life of the loan based on market conditions. For example, a jumbo 10/1 ARM has a fixed rate for the first 10 years and an adjustable rate for the remaining duration of the loan, adjusting every year. A 7/6 ARM has a fixed rate for the first seven years and an adjustable rate for the remainder of the loan, adjusting every six months. To learn more about how ARM loans work, connect with your mortgage loan officer.

Yes, an existing ARM loan can be refinanced upon credit approval. The benefits of refinancing a mortgage , may include replacing the terms of your current loan with terms that are more favorable for you, lowering monthly payments, getting access to cash for major purchases and reducing your interest rate. Your mortgage loan officer can help you find the right choice for your needs.