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Mortgage Dictionary: Definition of Adjustment Period

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Adjustment Period

The adjustment period is the time between one rate change and the next, for an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). Typically, the adjustment period ranges between 1 and 7 years.

See also:   Adjustable-Rate Mortgages