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Adjustment Period

California Association of Realtors

Updated 10-31-2026

Adjustment Period

The period elapsing between adjustment dates for an adjustable-rate mortgage.

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FreddieMac

Updated 10-31-2026

Adjustment Period

The time between interest rate adjustments for an ARM. There is usually an initial adjustment period, beginning from the start date of the loan and varying from 1 to 10 years. After the first adjustment period, adjustment periods are usually 12 months, which means that the interest rate can change every year.

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