5/1 ARM

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5/1 ARM

A 5/1 ARM (adjustable-rate mortgage) has an initial interest rate that remains in effect for five years, after which time the rate is adjusted once annually. The "5" of "5/1" refers to the number of years the initial rate will apply; the "1" refers to the time interval between subsequent rate adjustments.

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Loan Type Today
30 yr fixed 4.93
15 yr fixed 4.38
5/1 ARM 3.79

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