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Hybrid ARM

Definition

A combination of a conventional fixed-rate mortgage and adjustable-rate loan – also called a 2/1, 3/1, 5/1 or 7/1 – that can offer the best of both worlds: lower interest rates (like ARMs) and a fixed payment for a longer period than most ARMs.