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Convertible ARM

Fannie Mae

Updated 10-31-2026

Convertible ARM

A type of adjustable-rate mortgage that includes an option for the borrower to change the mortgage to a fixed-rate mortgage in the early years of the mortgage term.

Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms

Fannie Mae · p. 9

FreddieMac

Updated 10-31-2026

Convertible ARM

A Convertible ARM is an ARM as to which the Borrower has the option, exercisable during a Conversion Window, to convert the adjustable interest rate to a fixed interest rate pursuant to a Conversion Formula. Convertible ARMs are not eligible for sale to Freddie Mac.

FreddieMac Glossary

FreddieMac · p. 9

FTC

Updated 10-31-2026

Convertible ARM

An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) that allows the borrower to convert the loan to a fixed-rate mort-gage under specified conditions.

FTC Real Estate Terms

FTC · p. 5

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