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ARMs gain popularity

With 30-year fixed-rate mortgages hovering just above historic lows, does it make sense to get an adjustable-rate mortgage?

An estimated 10 percent of borrowers will opt for an ARM this year, according to a recent Freddie Mac survey of 112 lenders nationwide.

In some cases, ARMs are certainly worth a look. Are they a good idea for you? For more, see "ARMs suit some, but what about you?"


 

 

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