10/1 ARM - Example

A 10/1 ARM refers to an adjustable rate mortgage with an interest rate that is fixed for 10 years and that adjusts annually after that.

In this example, we look at a 10/1 ARM for $230,000 with a starting interest rate of 6.625%. It has a 2% cap on each adjustment. It has no floor rate and a lifetime maximum interest rate of 11.625%. The index and margin are 5.2% and 1.425% respectively. When you press the button you will see that if the index rate remains stable you would end up paying $300,176 in total interest over the life of the loan.

Click on the Calculate button below to generate the amortization schedule for this example or enter your own information or explore the other examples.

The Basics: The Floor Rate Matters   Margin Makes a Difference   Payment Shock

Interest Rate Caps are Important   Comparing Future Interest Rate Scenarios

Common Loan Types: 1/1 ARM    3/1 ARM    5/1 ARM    7/1 ARM    10/1 ARM

Other Examples: 2/28    3/27    5/25

Adjustable Rate Calculator
Loan Amount$
Loan Term years
Starting Interest Rate%
Interest Rate Index & Margin
 
Current Index %
Margin %
First Rate Adjustment
Interest Rate is Fixed for months
Maximum Rate Increase%
Subsequent Rate Adjustments
Adjustments Everymonths
Maximum Rate Increase%
Life of the Loan Limits
Minimum Interest Rate%Maximum Interest Rate%
Future Interest Rate Scenarios
Best Case
(Index Rate Goes To Zero in 2nd Month)
Stable
(Index Rate Stays Same for the Life of the Loan)
Worst Case
(Index Rate Increases to the Maximum in 2nd Month)
  = Required

 

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