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Mortgage Interest Rate Ceiling

Fannie Mae

Updated 10-31-2026

Mortgage Interest Rate Ceiling

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 · p. 32

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