Interest Rate Increase Cap

Definition of "Interest Rate Increase Cap"

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty

The maximum allowable increase in the interest rate on an ARM each time the rate is adjusted. It is usually one or two percentage points.

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