Finance

Vermont's 'interest rate lock' protects the borrower by:

APermanently setting the rate for the life of the loan
BGuaranteeing the specified interest rate for a set period (typically 30-60 days) while the loan is being processed✓ Correct
CAllowing the rate to float during the loan term
DProviding a rate below the market

Explanation

A rate lock commits the lender to provide the specified interest rate for a defined period (lock period), protecting the borrower from rate increases during the loan processing period. Locks typically run 30-60 days.

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