locked-in interest rate

Locked-In Interest Rate

A proposed interest rate on a mortgage loan that a bank agrees not to change unless the loan has not been finalized after a certain period of time. This period of time usually lasts for 60 days.

locked-in interest rate

An agreement by a lender to grant a particular interest rate on a loan that is funded by the expiration date.For consumers,the lock-in is sometimes free,sometimes there is a charge,and sometimes the initial lock-in is free but any extensions will require payment of a fee.On commercial loans,there is almost always a commitment fee for an interest rate lock.