ARM vs Fixed Rate Mortgage Calculator

Compare total cost of a 5/1, 7/1, or 10/1 ARM vs 30-year fixed mortgage across different rate-adjustment scenarios.

Fixed Monthly Payment
$2,586
Fixed Monthly Payment
$2,586
ARM Monthly Payment (initial period)
$2,334
ARM Monthly Payment (after adjustment)
$38,374
Fixed Total Paid (your timeline)
$310,370
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ARM Total Paid (your timeline)
$292,564
ARM Savings vs Fixed
$17,807
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The differential is $17,807 between these options.

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ARM vs Fixed Rate Mortgage Calculator helps users make a home & mortgage decision with clearer numbers, assumptions, and next actions.

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