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Loan Lock

By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com

Definition: A loan lock is an agreement issued by a mortgage lender to the consumer guaranteeing to fund a loan at an agreed upon interest rate and points even if rates or fees go up at the time the loan is disbursed.
Examples:
Sometimes mortgage lenders charge a fee for loan locks.

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