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flag Homebuyers are turning to ARMs for lower initial rates amid high fixed mortgage costs.

flag Homebuyers across the U.S. are increasingly choosing adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), with applications rising to 10% in October—the highest since 2023—as soaring home prices and elevated fixed rates make affordability a challenge. flag ARMs offer lower initial rates—around 5.46% for five- and seven-year options—compared to 6.15% for 30-year fixed loans, attracting buyers hoping to refinance before rates reset. flag While ARMs carry risks, including higher payments if rates rise, tighter lending standards and rate caps make today’s loans safer than in the past. flag Despite recent Federal Reserve rate cuts, mortgage rates remain high, with 30-year fixed rates averaging 6.19% and refinance rates at 6.36%, prompting some homeowners to refinance for savings or equity access. flag ARMs are seen as strategic for short-term homeowners or investors, but approval depends on strong credit and financial stability.

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