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Eric Jacobson ARM vs FRM
11 November 2010 | 18 replies

Can someone please describe to me the thought process they go through when deciding on whether to finance a property through fixed or adjustable rate mortgages? More specifically, I'm talking about residential single-...

Derek Kopp Reasons for FRM Vs ARM
30 June 2019 | 4 replies

I’ve read different books that tell me that an FRM is better or an ARM is better. As someone looking to receive their agents license in what cases is one better than the other?

Ewka Kawecki Arm loan - Fixed Rate Loan
9 October 2024 | 5 replies

I have a property under contract (4 units) I'm shopping around for a mortgage and need some advice. Which option will you choose, which one will be cheaper from a long-term perspective? Both options are Credit Unions ...

Michael Dunn 5/1 ARM or a 30 year fixed..........
24 January 2014 | 14 replies

I am trying to weigh my options on if I should go with a 5/1 ARM or a 30 year fixed mortgage. I was leaning towards the 5/1 , because

1. I could get a cheaper interest rate initially

2. I don't plan ...

Jesse Flint ARM Loans For Rental Property Refinancing
20 July 2011 | 5 replies

I have done some searching and could not find an answer, I apologize if I missed it somewhere.

I am considering a 30 year fixed loan to refinance my rental property at 5.25%

But I also was considering the 7 year ar...

Marcus Gaethke 5/1 ARM at 3.5% vs Fixed Rate at 5.75%
10 November 2023 | 19 replies

Hello Bigger Pockets - Thanks in advance for any advice
I am currently looking to get approved for a loan for a small multi-family (2-4 units) and am having difficulties finding lenders that will do a 30 year fixed w...

Charles Ngansop HAUNTED UNITS IN A MULTIFAMILY: KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY
8 October 2019 | 15 replies

Sam was very excited when he learned that the apartment he has been waiting for was finally ready for its new occupant. So, he signed the lease and, voila! Moved in. Few days after, he noticed, especially at night, so...

Michael Healy Could 10yr "Fixed ARM" be better than 30yr fixed?
24 October 2017 | 5 replies

Hi everyone, I've been flipping for a couple years now and I'm working on making this recently rehabbed home into a rental. (BRRRR method of course) The bank is offering a 30 year fixed at the price I purchased the ho...

Bryan Lutz Cash Out with 5/1 or 10/1 ARM vs conventional financing
23 September 2019 | 2 replies

Guys with rates at record lows and staying there for quite some time (if you're in the long term low i rate camp). Is anyone looking at a ARM or done one?  

Jacob Meyer Financing options for first rental property: HELOC / 5yr ARM Refi
30 November 2022 | 3 replies

Greetings,I am working out my financing to begin my investing journey. Currently I have a paid off primary home with ~$400,000 of equity. I would like to begin with a duplex, quad, or the right single family home. I w...