09/08/2026
Here's one mortgage conversation I like having BEFORE a buyer is staring at a closing date:
"When should I lock my rate?"
Mortgage rates can move daily.
A rate lock can protect your rate from market increases for a specific period while your loan moves toward closing.
Most locks are for a set period β often 30, 45, or 60 days.
But there's no universal "best" time to lock.
It depends on your closing date, the transaction, the market, and the terms available at the time.
After nearly 30 years in this business, I can tell you this:
The rate matters.
So does the strategy around it.
If you're getting ready to buy or refinance, call me and let's talk through the numbers before you make the decision.
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Subject to loan approval, program guidelines, and rate-lock terms.