Payment Shock


Definition of "Payment Shock"

Phil Moody
  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty

A very large increase in the payment on an ARM that may surprise the borrower. The
term is also used to refer to a large difference between the rent being paid by a first-time home
buyer and the monthly housing expense on the purchased home.


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