A 5/1 ARM is an adjustable-rate mortgage. The rate remains the same for five years and can then move up or down once per year. Our picks for the best 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages include Better, New American, SoFi, Guaranteed Rate, and Rocket Mortgage.

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