FinanceIntermediateAlaska Exam

An Alaska lender 'locks in' an interest rate for 45 days for a borrower. This rate lock:

AGuarantees the rate permanently regardless of market changes
BProtects the borrower from rate increases during the lock period if the loan closes within that timeCorrect
CAllows the lender to change the rate at any time during the lock, which is the standard approach used
DRequires the borrower to pay a penalty if the rate goes down

Why Protects the borrower from rate increases during the lock period if the loan closes within that time Is Correct

Answer B: Protects the borrower from rate increases during the lock period if the loan closes within that time

A rate lock agreement guarantees the interest rate (and typically points and fees) for a specified period. If market rates rise during the lock period, the borrower is protected and still gets the locked rate.

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