Finance
A Missouri ARM (adjustable rate mortgage) loan's interest rate is tied to an index. When the index rises:
AThe loan converts to a fixed rate
BThe interest rate may rise at adjustment periods, increasing the borrower's payment✓ Correct
CThe government subsidizes the increase
DMHDC covers the difference
Explanation
ARM loans have interest rates that adjust periodically based on a market index (e.g., SOFR, Treasury rates). When the index rises, the rate and payment typically increase at the next adjustment date, subject to caps.
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