What is a hybrid adjustable rate mortgage?

Hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (ARM) generally have a fixed term / variable term such as 5/1 ARM.

• 5 would be 5 years at the fixed teaser rate.
• 1 would mean it adjusts ever 1 year after the initial 5 years is over.

Once the adjustment period starts, the new rate will be based on an index plus a percentage called the margin. Look for 2.5% margin or lower on 1 year ARM adjustments.