Payment Shock Calculator

Calculate how rate changes affect your monthly mortgage payment

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Frequently Asked Questions

Payment shock is the sudden increase in your monthly payment when an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) resets to a higher rate after the initial fixed period.

You can refinance to a fixed-rate loan before your ARM adjusts, make extra principal payments to reduce the balance, or budget for the higher payment.