An Interval Adjustment Cap refers to a limit on the amount a loan's interest rate can increase or decrease during each adjustment interval on an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). This cap helps borrowers predict and manage their mortgage payments by restricting rate fluctuation within set periods.
A Life of Loan Cap is a contractual limitation on the maximum interest rate that can be applied to an adjustable-rate mortgage during the term of the loan.
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