Mortgage : Home Loans : Refinance : Home Equity Loans

By Louie Latour

If you are considering refinancing your mortgage with an adjustable rate loan you should consider all of your options including the risk before taking out one of these loans. Adjustable Rate Mortgages can save you a lot of money when used correctly; make a mistake with one of these mortgages and you could lose your home. Here are several tips to help you decide if an Adjustable Rate Mortgage is right for you.

Adjustable rate mortgages are loans with an interest rate that changes based on some financial index. These mortgages come with an introductory period that has a low, often unusually low, fixed interest rate. At the end of this introductory period the mortgage lender will adjust the interest rate and monthly payment amount based on the new interest rate plus their markup.

The adjustments mortgage lenders make on your loan is based on a designated schedule outlined in your loan contract. Most mortgage lenders adjust their loans every six to twelve months after the introductory period expires. The index mortgage lender use varies; your adjustable rate mortgage interest rate may be tied to the Treasure Bill index, LIBOR, Certificate of Deposit index, or the COFI.

There is much more risk for the borrower with an adjustable rate mortgage. Rising interest rates and inflation can wreak havoc on your monthly mortgage payments. Adjustable rate mortgages come with payment and interest rate caps to limit changes; however, if these caps are structured incorrectly you could experience negative amortization where your mortgage grows with time. If you have little stomach for financial risk you are better off with a traditional, fixed rate mortgage loan. You can learn more about your mortgage options, including common Adjustable Rate Mortgage mistakes to avoid by registering for a free mortgage guidebook.

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