ARM vs. Fixed Rate Calculator


This calculator that will help you to compare a fixed rate mortgage with both fully-amortizing and interest-only adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs).
Loan Information
Mortgage loan amount:  
Mortgage loan term: 30 years
25 years
20 years
15 years
12 years
10 years
5 years
Expected adjustment (%):  
Fixed Rate Mortgage
Fixed interest rate (%):  
Fully Amortized Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Beginning interest rate (%):  
Number of months before first rate adjustment:  
Interest rate cap (%):  
Interest-Only Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Beginning interest rate (%):  
Number of months before first rate adjustment:  
Interest rate cap (%):  
 
Comparison Results Fixed ARM Interest-Only ARM
Beginning monthly principal and interest payment:      
Total monthly payments:      
Total interest:      
Maximum monthly payment: