ICE says ARM share of mortgage rate locks nears 4-year high as 30-year fixed hits 7.2%
Bitget2026/10/05 13:04ICE Mortgage Monitor flagged renewed adjustable-rate mortgage demand as rising fixed rates pushed ARM share above 11% of rate locks. ICE’s Conforming 30-year Fixed Rate Index hit 7.2% on Sept. 24, lifting borrower interest in lower initial ARM payments. Active first-lien ARMs rose to 3.1 million, the highest in 5.5 years, though they remain 5.6% of active mortgages. Only 1.05 million ARMs have reached their first reset, the lowest in more than 25 years, limiting near-term payment shock. About 74,000 7-year ARMs from 2020 are set to reset in 2027, with a median payment increase of USD 1,066. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. ICE - Intercontinental Exchange Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 202610050900BIZWIRE_USPR_____20261005_BW722684) on October 05, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
- ICE Mortgage Monitor flagged renewed adjustable-rate mortgage demand as rising fixed rates pushed ARM share above 11% of rate locks.
- ICE’s Conforming 30-year Fixed Rate Index hit 7.2% on Sept. 24, lifting borrower interest in lower initial ARM payments.
- Active first-lien ARMs rose to 3.1 million, the highest in 5.5 years, though they remain 5.6% of active mortgages.
- Only 1.05 million ARMs have reached their first reset, the lowest in more than 25 years, limiting near-term payment shock.
- About 74,000 7-year ARMs from 2020 are set to reset in 2027, with a median payment increase of USD 1,066.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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