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What is an interest rate cap?
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2nd of November, 2009
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An
interest rate cap
is a limit on how much a borrower’s percentage rate can increase or decrease at rate adjustment periods and over the life of the loan. Interest rate caps are used for ARM loans where the rates can vary at certain points.
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