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ARM vs. Fixed Calculator

If you only plan to keep the home for a few years, an ARM may save real money. Test the assumption here.

Loan basics

Principal

$

Total term (years)

Fixed

Fixed rate (%)

ARM

Initial rate (%)

Initial period (yrs)

Assumed reset rate (%)

Years you plan to keep the loan

Total cost over horizon

Fixed

Monthly: $0

Total paid: $0

ARM

Initial: $0

After reset: $0

Total paid: $0

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