Not exact matches
In order to receive such a deal, generally the interest rate is
increased or bundled into the
loan in the form
of higher
principal, which you will repay with interest
over the
life of the
loan.
While
increasing the length
of your
loan period can significantly reduce monthly payments, it will also spread out the
principal balance and
increase the amount
of interest you pay
over the
life of the
loan.
You may end up paying more
over the
life of your
loan due to extended terms,
increased interest rates, or negative amortization (an
increase in the amount you owe as a result
of not paying interest — the unpaid interest is added to your
principal balance).
Typically ARM rates include an interest rate cap that limits the maximum amount your
principal and interest payment may
increase at each adjustment and
over the
life of the
loan.