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Hybrid ARM

Defined by Onias Derilus, Mortgage Capital · NMLS# 1859012 · Florida licensed mortgage broker

A hybrid ARM is an adjustable-rate mortgage that combines an initial fixed-rate period with later adjustable periods.

What Hybrid ARM means

The most common loans, like 5/6 and 7/6 ARMs, are hybrids. They blend the early stability of a fixed rate with the lower starting rate of an adjustable loan.

Florida example

A Florida buyer chooses a 7/6 hybrid ARM, locking a fixed rate for seven years before semiannual adjustments begin. It fits a plan to sell or refinance before the fixed period ends.

What it is

A hybrid ARM has a fixed rate for the first several years, then adjusts. A 7/6 ARM is fixed for seven years, then adjusts every six months.

It blends early stability with later flexibility.

Who it fits

A hybrid ARM suits buyers who plan to move or refinance before the fixed period ends. The early rate is often lower.

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Official resources

Verify the details for your own situation against these government and agency sources: CFPB adjustable-rate mortgage guide and CFPB Owning a Home guide.

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