What Is A Rate Lock?

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Scott Lincicome real estate agent
  Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Lifestyle Property Partners


A rate lock is a commitment issued by a lender to a homebuyer or to the mortgage broker guaranteeing a specific interest rate for a specified amount of time.


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