Definition of "Lock-Jumper"

Babette A. Bodie, P.A. real estate agent

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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Tampa Westshore

A borrower, usually refinancing rather than purchasing a home, who allows a lock to expire when interest rates go down in order to lock again at the lower rate.

 

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