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An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) has a flexible interest rate that responds to market fluctuation. Initial interest rates on ARMs tend to be lower, resulting in lower monthly payments than at the beginning of a 30-year fixed mortgage. ARMs tend to begin with a predetermined fixed-rate period then convert into an adjustable-rate model. There are caps in place to limit how much rates and payments can change.