Mortgages
Rate Hold
Quick Definition
A guarantee to keep an interest rate available for a set period.
Full Explanation
A rate hold locks in a mortgage rate for a set time, commonly 90 to 120 days, while you shop or approach renewal. If rates rise, you keep the held rate; if they fall, most lenders give you the lower one.
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