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Mortgage Interest Rate Ceiling

Last updated 2026-08-01

Fannie Mae

Updated 2026-08-01

For an ARM, the maximum interest rate over the life of the loan. It is determined by applying a “lifetime cap” to the initial mortgage interest rate.

Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms

Fannie Mae · pp. 31–34

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