If you don't understand contracts, hire a lawyer. It is not all that expensive for just real estate contracts. There is NO excuse for stupidity, not when there are options out there. It is the responsibility of the individual to insure that THEY know what they are getting into.
ARMS where good, IF, you understood them. We used one once. Got a REALLY low interest rate for several years. Paid on it as if it were a HIGHER rate which payed down the balance faster. When rates started up we kept an eye on the, refinanced for a LOWER payment than what we are already doing each month AND was able to shave 5 years off the loan at the same time. Of course that REQUIRED US to pay attention to what was going on around us. Many people refuse to pay attention, THAT is what got them in trouble. So did buying more than they could afford. THAT was 100% the fault of the individual as well.
ARMS where good, IF, you understood them. We used one once. Got a REALLY low interest rate for several years. Paid on it as if it were a HIGHER rate which payed down the balance faster. When rates started up we kept an eye on the, refinanced for a LOWER payment than what we are already doing each month AND was able to shave 5 years off the loan at the same time. Of course that REQUIRED US to pay attention to what was going on around us. Many people refuse to pay attention, THAT is what got them in trouble. So did buying more than they could afford. THAT was 100% the fault of the individual as well.