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Fixed vs ARM Calculator

Loan Details

Fixed Loan Details
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20% of home price
$320,000

Fixed Rate

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Get today's competitive fixed rates

Adjustable Rate (ARM)

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Interest-Only ARM

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Best Long-Term Value Fixed Rate
Saves $180,000

Side-by-Side Comparison

Fixed ARM IO-ARM
Initial Monthly Payment
Principal & Interest$2,022$1,817$1,467
Initial Payment$2,022$1,817$1,467
Maximum Payment (Worst Case)
Max Rate6.50%10.50%11.50%
Max Payment$2,022$2,857$3,429
Total Cost Over Loan Life
Total Payments$727,680$842,357$967,890
Total Interest$407,680$522,357$647,890

Payment Over Time

Fixed Rate
Low Risk
Payment never changes. Best for long-term stability.
ARM
Medium Risk
Lower initial payment but payment can increase significantly.
IO-ARM
High Risk
Lowest initial payment but highest long-term cost and payment shock.

Fixed vs ARM Comparison Report

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Loan Information

Loan Amount$320,000Loan Term30 years

Payment Comparison

FixedARMIO-ARM
Initial Payment$2,022$1,817$1,467
Max Payment$2,022$2,857$3,429
Total Interest$407,680$522,357$647,890