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Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) in Exeter
What's the difference between an ARM and a fixed-rate mortgage?
A fixed rate stays the same for 30 years. An ARM starts lower but adjusts after the intro term—usually 5 or 7 years. If you refinance before adjustment, you keep the savings.
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Exeter's median home price sits at $379,000, with 56 homes currently listed. The market has held steady at $255 per square foot.
An ARM offers a lower initial rate than a 30-year fixed. That savings matters most if you plan to refinance or sell within five to seven years.
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Minimum credit score
50%
Maximum debt-to-income
3%
Minimum down payment
$379,000
Median home price
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Conventional ARMs require a minimum 620 representative credit score for a primary residence. Your total debt-to-income ratio cannot exceed 50 percent.
Loan-to-value maxes out at 97 percent, meaning you can put down as little as 3 percent. At Exeter's median price, the ARM's lower starter payment stretches your buying power.
Local decision guide
Use this guide to connect adjustable rate mortgages (arms) eligibility, lender expectations, and local market factors before comparing payment options in Exeter.
Exeter's median home price sits at $379,000, with 56 homes currently listed. The market has held steady at $255 per square foot.
An ARM offers a lower initial rate than a 30-year fixed. That savings matters most if you plan to refinance or sell within five to seven years.
Conventional ARMs require a minimum 620 representative credit score for a primary residence. Your total debt-to-income ratio cannot exceed 50 percent.
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Adjustable-rate mortgages are written by both retail banks and wholesale lenders. SRK CAPITAL shops ARM pricing across its wholesale lender network.
Lenders price ARMs aggressively because the rate resets after the initial term. Underwriting stress-tests your ability to carry the payment at the fully indexed rate.
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An ARM makes sense in Exeter if you're confident you'll refinance or move within five to seven years. The rate cap limits how high your payment can climb.
Tulare County's median household income is $69,489. At Exeter's $379,000 median price, an ARM's lower starter payment stretches your purchasing power compared to a 30-year fixed.
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A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage locks your payment for three decades. An ARM starts lower but adjusts after the initial term—typically 3, 5, 7 or 10 years.
If you're staying long-term, fixed wins on predictability. If you're planning to move or refinance, an ARM's lower rate saves real money upfront.
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FAQ
A fixed rate stays the same for 30 years. An ARM starts lower but adjusts after the intro term—usually 5 or 7 years. If you refinance before adjustment, you keep the savings.
Rate caps limit each adjustment and the lifetime maximum on every ARM. Your lender must disclose the specific caps that apply to your loan before closing.
An ARM works if you plan to sell or refinance within 5–7 years. Exeter's median price is $379,000. An ARM's lower starter payment stretches your buying power compared to fixed.
Conventional ARMs allow up to 97% loan-to-value, which means 3% down works. You'll carry mortgage insurance above 80% LTV, but you can qualify with minimal savings.
SRK CAPITAL closes ARM loans in 17 to 21 days. When a file is expedited, closing happens in 10 days.
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