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You are considering a 5/1 ARM. What does the 5 represent?

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The 5 represents the number of years that a fixed interest rate will be applied to the loan. APEX Financial literacy
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The 5 is the number of years that the interest rate is fixed (at the initial amount set when you sign the mortgage contract)

The 1 represents the idea that the interest rate will change every year after the initial 5 years are up.
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