Blended Rate


Definition of "Blended rate"

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Joan  Means Century 21 Bradley Realty

Interest rate that exceeds the rate on the old loan but in less than the rate on new loans. It is usually offered by the lender to encourage home buyers to refinance existing, low interest rate loans as an alternative to assuming the existing loan.

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