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What does a 5/1 ARM mean for a borrower?

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B) The interest rate is fixed for 5 years, then adjusts annually

A 5/1 ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage) has an interest rate that remains fixed for the first 5 years of the loan, then adjusts once per year after that based on a specified index plus a margin. This structure offers initial payment stability with the possibility of rate changes in later years.

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A
The interest rate is fixed at 5% for the life of the loan
B
The interest rate is fixed for 5 years, then adjusts annually
C
The loan term is exactly 5 years
D
The maximum rate increase is capped at 5% over the life of the loan

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