What is the difference between a 5/5 ARM and a 5-Year ARM?
Star One's 5/5 Fixed-to-Adjustable Rate Mortgage—also known as the 5/5 ARM—offers a fixed interest rate for the first five years. After that, the interest rate will adjust every five years (may increase or decrease).
The 5-Year Fixed-to-Adjustable Rate Mortgage—also known as a 5-Year ARM or 5/1 ARM—also offers a fixed interest rate for the first five years. After that the interest rate will adjust every year (may increase or decrease), instead of every five years.
Possible interest-rate increases every five years on a 5/5 ARM are limited by 2% (period cap), never to exceed 5% more than the starting rate (lifetime cap). The 5/5 ARM is not available for investment properties.