Up in ARMs: Markets With the Most Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Adjustable-rate mortgages are making a comeback as fixed rates remain high. See which U.S. metros had the most ARM originations in 2025.
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Adjustable-rate mortgages are making a comeback as fixed rates remain high. See which U.S. metros had the most ARM originations in 2025.
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