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Which Adjustable Rate Mortgage Index Is the Best?
February 7, 2000 "Could you tell me which ARM index is best for the borrower, and why?" An ARM's index is used to set the interest rate, subject to any rate caps, after the initial rate period ends. For example, a ... more... Can the Fully-Indexed Rate on an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Be Biased? June 5, 2000 ?I am considering two very similar 7% adjustable rate mortgages that adjust the rate every year. The rate on one is tied to the 11th District Cost of Funds Index (COFI) with a 3% margin. The other rate is tied to the one-year Treasury index with a 2% margin ... more... |
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Adjustable Rate Mortgage, ARM
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Also known as a variable rate mortgage. The interest rate on these mortgages changes periodically. Variable or adjustable loans are loans whose interest rate fluctuates over the period of the ... more... Margin Margin The amount a lender adds to the index on an adjustable rate mortgage to establish the adjusted interest rate. Margin is constant throughout the life of the loan. INDEX + MARGIN = FULLY INDEXED RATE Example using the 1 Year Treasury: 1 Year Treasury Index = ... more... |
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