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Best 5/1 ARM Mortgage Rates Today - March 2026 | As Low As 4.50%

Today's 5/1 ARM mortgage market includes offers such as SAG AFTRA Federal Credit UnionSAG AFTRA Federal Credit Union134 N Kenwood St, Burbank, CA 90036 3792A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.06% offering 5/1 ARM at 5.58%, and Piedmont FSBPiedmont FSB1040 Southpark Blvd, Boone, NC 27012A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.44% offering 5/1 Adjustable at 5.42%, and Actors Federal Credit UnionActors Federal Credit Union165 W 46th St, Chicago, CA 10036 1308B+4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 17.91% offering 5/1 ARM at 4.75%, and Aloha Pacific Federal Credit UnionAloha Pacific Federal Credit Union1001 Kamokila Blvd Ste 104, Aiea, HI 89123 8004A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.29% offering 5/6 ARM at 4.75%, and Gain Federal Credit UnionGain Federal Credit Union1201 Truman St, Burbank, CA 91340A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.09% offering 5/6 ARM - Conforming at 5.00%.

A 5/1 ARM is the most popular adjustable-rate mortgage in the U.S., offering a fixed rate for the first 5 years before adjusting annually. The initial rate is typically 0.75%–1.25% below a comparable 30-year fixed, making it attractive for borrowers with a clear 5-year horizon — whether that means selling, refinancing, or paying down principal aggressively.

5/1 ARM rates reflect the initial fixed-rate period. Your rate will adjust after 5 years based on market conditions. Last Updated and Verified: March 23, 2026

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5/1 ARM — National Avg
6.114%
▲ 0.077% from last week
350 verified 30-year rates

The 5/1 ARM rate rose 0.077 points this week to 6.114%, up from 6.037% last week.

Quick Reference — March 2026
Est. payment ($400k loan): $2,428/mo
Loan type: 5/1 ARM (adjustable after 5 years)
Best for: Lower initial rate, mid-term plans
Data source: 8,500+ lenders verified daily
As of Mar 23, 2026 • Daily averages from our database of 8,500+ U.S. banks & credit unions — updated daily Powered by MonitorBankRates

Compare 5/1 ARM Mortgage Rates Today

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Today's 5/1 ARM Rate Context: The national average 5/1 arm mortgage rate is 6.114%, up 0.077% from last week. The table below shows verified 5/1 arm rate offers from banks and credit unions nationwide. Source: Verified Mortgage Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates.com.
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Lender
Product
Term
Rate
APR
Profile
SAG AFTRA Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.06%
Burbank, CA
5/1 ARM
5.58%
4.39%
Rate5.58%
APR4.39%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

0% Origination

SAG AFTRA Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.06%
Burbank, CA
5/1 ARM
5.38%
4.40%
Rate5.38%
APR4.40%
Points1.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

1% Origination

Piedmont FSB
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.44%
Boone, NC
5/1 Adjustable
5.42%
4.63%
Rate5.42%
APR4.63%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Actors Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B+4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 17.91%
Chicago, CA
5/1 ARM
4.75%
4.86%
Rate4.75%
APR4.86%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.29%
Aiea, HI
5/6 ARM
4.75%
4.98%
Rate4.75%
APR4.98%
Points1.500
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Gain Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.09%
Burbank, CA
5/6 ARM - Conforming
5.00%
5.08%
Rate5.00%
APR5.08%
Points1.000
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

As Low As; Loan rates are based on term and applicant credit history. All loans are subject to credit approval, Loan-To-Value (LTV) requirements, and all other Gain Federal Credit Union policies and procedures. Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Loans are available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. No prepayment penalty.

Signal Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.69%
Ashburn, DC
5/1 ARM
5.00%
5.12%
Rate5.00%
APR5.12%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.62%
Albert Lea, MN
5/6m ARM Adjustable-Rate, Conventional
5.00%
5.12%
Rate5.00%
APR5.12%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

As Low As; starting at

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.62%
Albert Lea, MN
5/6m ARM Fixed-Rate, Conventional
5.00%
5.12%
Rate5.00%
APR5.12%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

As Low As; starting at

Century Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.21%
Cleveland, OH
5/1 ARM - 30 Year (up to 85% LTV)
5.10%
5.13%
Rate5.10%
APR5.13%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

802 Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.91%
Barre, VT
5/1 ARM
5.00%
5.15%
Rate5.00%
APR5.15%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

JSC Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.82%
Alvin, TX
5/6 SOFR ARM
4.84%
5.25%
Rate4.84%
APR5.25%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 22, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Credit Union of Southern California Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.57%
Alhambra, AZ
5/1 ARM
5.25%
5.29%
Rate5.25%
APR5.29%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

JSC Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.82%
Alvin, TX
5/1 CMT FHA ARM
4.94%
5.31%
Rate4.94%
APR5.31%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 22, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

First Priority Credit Union Boston, MA
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.69%
BOSTON, MA
5/1 ARM
5.50%
5.35%
Rate5.50%
APR5.35%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

(2/5 Caps)

Alive Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.30%
Hammond, FL
5/5 ARM
5.25%
5.35%
Rate5.25%
APR5.35%
Points0.250
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

As Low As

1st Advantage Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.79%
Fort Eustis, VA
First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage 5/5 ARM
5/5
5.50%
5.37%
Rate5.50%
APR5.37%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

As Low As

Skyone Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.07%
El Segundo, CA
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage ARMs (Conforming) 5/5
5/5
5.25%
5.38%
Rate5.25%
APR5.38%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 21, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

University of Hawaii Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.25%
Honolulu, HI
1st Mortgage 15/15 ARM
15/15 ARM
5.12%
5.39%
Rate5.12%
APR5.39%
Points2.000
UpdatedMar 22, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.36%
Belleview, FL
5/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
5.25%
5.39%
Rate5.25%
APR5.39%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 23, 2026
Details

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Municipal Employees Credit Union of Balt Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.50%
Baltimore, MD
5/1 ARM (adjustable rate)
5.00%
5.41%
Rate5.00%
APR5.41%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

As Low As

Credit Union of Southern California Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.57%
Alhambra, AZ
5/5 ARM
5.38%
5.42%
Rate5.38%
APR5.42%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.53%
Chelsea, AL
5/15 ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage) 1st Mortgage
4.50%
5.42%
Rate4.50%
APR5.42%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Primary Dwelling or Second Home; Rate Fixed for First Five Years, Adjusts Annually Beginning On 5th Anniversary Date; 2% Max Annual Adjustment; 6% Lifetime CAP; 1% Origination Fee, Actual Closing Costs, and Appraisal Fee May Apply; Survey if Applicable

Utah First Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.03%
American Fork, UT
5/1 Adjustable
30 Years
5.38%
5.42%
Rate5.38%
APR5.42%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Greenville Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.63%
Greenville, SC
5/1 ARM Loans
5.12%
5.44%
Rate5.12%
APR5.44%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 23, 2026
Details

As Low As; Rate fixed for 5 years

USE Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.89%
Dallas, OK
ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage)
15 Year; 5/1
4.50%
5.44%
Rate4.50%
APR5.44%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 22, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

Coasthills Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.74%
Arroyo Grande, CA
5/5 ARM
5.38%
5.46%
Rate5.38%
APR5.46%
Points0.000
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details available.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5/1 ARM Rates

What is a 5/1 ARM?

A 5/1 ARM (Adjustable-Rate Mortgage) carries a five-year initial fixed-rate period, after which the interest rate adjusts once per year for the remainder of the loan term. The "5" indicates the years the rate is fixed; the "1" means annual adjustments thereafter. During the fixed period, your principal and interest payment does not change. After year five, the rate resets each year based on SOFR plus a lender margin. The 5/1 ARM is the most widely used conforming ARM product, balancing a meaningful rate discount with five full years of payment predictability.

How does the rate adjustment work after the 5-year fixed period?

Once the fixed period ends, the rate adjusts each year on the anniversary of the first adjustment. The formula is simple: current SOFR index value plus the margin established at origination (typically 2.5%–3.0%). For example, if SOFR stands at 4.25% and your margin is 2.75%, your rate adjusts to 7.00%, subject to rate caps. The margin is locked at origination and never changes; only SOFR fluctuates. Your new payment is recalculated on the remaining balance at the new rate for the remaining term.

What are rate caps on a 5/1 ARM?

Rate caps protect you from extreme payment increases. Conforming 5/1 ARMs typically use a 2/2/5 cap structure: the rate cannot rise more than 2% at the first adjustment, cannot change more than 2% at each subsequent annual adjustment, and cannot exceed 5% above the original start rate over the lifetime of the loan. If your initial rate is 6.50%, your rate can never go above 11.50%. Some lenders offer a 5/2/5 structure where the first-adjustment cap is 5% — verify your specific caps in the Loan Estimate.

Who is a 5/1 ARM best suited for?

The 5/1 ARM works well for buyers who expect to sell or refinance within five years, have income expected to grow significantly before the first adjustment, or are purchasing a home they plan to upgrade in the medium term. It is popular among professionals who relocate every 4–7 years, dual-income households planning to pay down principal aggressively, and buyers in rising-income careers who want the lowest possible starting payment. Five years of fixed payments provides enough predictability for most medium-term planning horizons.

How does a 5/1 ARM compare to a 30-year fixed mortgage?

A 5/1 ARM typically starts 0.50%–1.25% below a 30-year fixed mortgage rate. On a $400,000 loan, that gap translates to roughly $130–$325 in monthly savings during the fixed period — or up to $19,500 saved over 5 years before any adjustment. If you sell or refinance before the first adjustment, you capture those savings entirely. If you stay longer and rates have risen, payments will increase. The break-even analysis is straightforward: divide the savings in the fixed period against the potential cost of higher payments after year five.

What happens if rates rise significantly after the fixed period?

If SOFR rises sharply by year five, your rate will increase at the first adjustment, subject to the periodic cap (usually 2%). Your payment will rise, but the cap limits the increase in any single year. The lifetime cap (usually 5% above start rate) provides a hard ceiling. Borrowers who remain past year five and find rates have risen meaningfully typically have three options: absorb the higher payment, refinance into a new fixed or ARM product, or sell the property. Having 12–24 months of reserves gives you flexibility to navigate a rising-rate environment.

How does a 5/1 ARM compare to a 3/1 or 7/1 ARM?

The 5/1 ARM sits in the middle of the ARM spectrum. The 3/1 starts lower but adjusts after just three years, offering less certainty. The 7/1 provides two more years of fixed payments for a slightly higher initial rate. The 5/1 is the most popular choice because it hits a practical sweet spot: the initial rate discount is meaningful, and five years aligns with common housing turnover timelines. Unless you are highly confident in a sub-three-year exit (favor the 3/1) or want maximum ARM-period protection (favor the 7/1), the 5/1 is often the default choice.

What is the difference between interest rate and APR on a 5/1 ARM?

The interest rate is your locked cost for the first five years. The APR on an ARM incorporates the initial rate, projected future adjustments based on current index levels, and lender fees — all annualized. Because the ARM APR must estimate future adjustments, it is inherently less precise than the APR on a fixed-rate loan. Use the APR to compare total costs across lenders, but also evaluate the margin (what gets added to SOFR), the cap structure, and the initial rate independently. A low initial rate with a high margin can be more expensive over time than a slightly higher initial rate with a lower margin.

How are 5/1 ARM rates determined?

Lenders price 5/1 ARM rates based primarily on the 5-year U.S. Treasury yield and current SOFR levels, adding a spread for credit risk, servicing, and profit. The 5/1 ARM is a conforming loan eligible for sale to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, so secondary market demand for ARM-backed securities plays a significant role in pricing. Individual rate quotes reflect your credit score, loan-to-value ratio, down payment, property type, and market conditions at the time you lock. Comparing quotes from multiple lenders on the same day can reveal meaningful pricing differences.

What are today's best 5/1 ARM rates?

  • SAG AFTRA Federal Credit Union: 5.58% (5/1 ARM)
  • Piedmont FSB: 5.42% (5/1 Adjustable)
  • Actors Federal Credit Union: 4.75% (5/1 ARM)
  • Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union: 4.75% (5/6 ARM)
  • Gain Federal Credit Union: 5.00% (5/6 ARM - Conforming)
30-Year Fixed rates reflect actual verified offers from lenders actively lending to borrowers nationally. Your final approved rate will depend on your credit profile, loan-to-value ratio, and daily market movements. Last Updated: March 23, 2026