Adjustable rate mortgage calculator interest only
The table below compares the principal & interest payments on 30-year fixed & ARM $200.000 home loans. In the example, the ARM has a 7-year introductory period & an interest rate cap of 12%. A fixed rate mortgage doesn't throw unexpected surprises at homebuyers, and people with good credit can usually secure a fixed rate loan with a decent interest rate. An ARM, on the other hand, has an adjustable interest rate. Usually, with ARMs, the interest rate remains the same for a set period of months or even years.