Escalation clauses and escalation mortgages are tools commonly used in real estate to adjust costs and payments in accordance with specific metrics, such as inflation or interest rates, to accommodate changing economic conditions.
An Escalator Mortgage, commonly referred to as an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM), is a type of home loan where the interest rate fluctuates based on a specific financial index, causing periodic payment adjustments over the life of the loan.
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