Mortgage Rate Lock: When Do I Lock In My Interest Rate?
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It's tough to keep up with mortgage rates. They change every day, and they’ve tended to rise in recent years.
But once you've been approved for a home loan, you can stop your rate from increasing with a mortgage rate lock — a move that could save you thousands of dollars over the course of the loan.
Here's what you need to know about locking in a rate.
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