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Get your rate lock in writing.
"The time to ask what happens to my rate when my rate lock expires is not at Day 30".
The cost of a rate lock is usually built into the lender's fee, which is expressed in "points".
If your credit score plummets after you've signed a rate lock, lenders in some cases might rescind the lock.
Most lenders won't approve a rate lock until the borrower has a property under contract or a signed offer.
Generally speaking, Mr. Winter said, that price translates into an interest rate increase of two to three "basis points" per month of rate lock.
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Borrowers with rate lock-ins, with a built-in deadline, often receive priority treatment from lenders, according to Russell Tucker, a senior vice president of Investor Home Mortgage in Short Hills, N.J.
Consumers also like extended rate locks, Ms. Collins said.
Rate locks can cost money, so factor this into your cost comparisons across lenders.
In the companies' absence, borrowers seeking rate locks may need to pay for them.
In the comments section below, share how long your refinancing took to close and your experiences with rate locks.
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