Business and Personal Finance Dictionary

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• LOCK NOUN
  
  The period, expressed in days, during which a lender will guarantee a rate. Some lenders will lock rates at the time of application while others will allow the borrower to lock the rate after the application is taken. Request information from your lender regarding lock procedures.
  
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