Credit Repair Tactics
Some credit bureaus have a "rapid rescoring" system available, which corrects inaccurate information on your credit report. Your score is recalculated within a few days, rather than waiting over 30 d
http://www.brokeroutpost.com/reference/63700.htm (Updated: 08/16/2007)
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Rate Lock
The longer the length of the lock, the higher the points or the interest rate. This is because the longer the lock, the greater the risk for the lender offering that lock.
http://www.brokeroutpost.com/reference/13506.htm (Updated: 05/17/2007)

What should I know about rate locks?
A rate lock is the amount of time that a lender will guarantee a loan's interest rate.
http://www.brokeroutpost.com/reference/81419.htm (Updated: 04/08/2007)

Rate Lock
When shopping for a mortgage many brokers and lenders will often quote you in good faith in regards to what kind of interest rate and mortgage program you qualify for. You will also be given the oppor
http://www.brokeroutpost.com/reference/63629.htm (Updated: 11/04/2006)
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What is a rate lock?
A rate lock is a commitment from a lender to keep that interest rate for the borrower as long as they meet their necessary rules.
http://www.brokeroutpost.com/reference/45224.htm (Updated: 07/07/2006)
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Should I lock my Rate?
When you receive rate quotes for your mortgage, they are just that - quotes. You must request that your rate be locked to guarantee that rate. Usually, your rate can be locked over the phone, with a
http://www.brokeroutpost.com/reference/29535.htm (Updated: 04/20/2006)
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Mistakes to avoid when buying a home
When shopping for your new home there are many things that you can do wrong. Some of these mistakes can cost you the home you wanted to buy your money or both. Some of the more common mistakes are but
http://www.brokeroutpost.com/reference/26927.htm (Updated: 03/30/2006)
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What is a RATE LOCK and why do I want to do it?
A rate lock is a promise by the lender to honor a particular interest rate for a specific period of time.
http://www.brokeroutpost.com/reference/27003.htm (Updated: 03/14/2006)
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Locking the Interest Rate
Lenders lock (meaning "guarantee") the rate and points for a specified period. For example; If a fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) is locked at 5.5 percent and one point for 45 days, the lender is committed t
http://www.brokeroutpost.com/reference/20192.htm (Updated: 03/12/2006)
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