When should you lock a mortgage rate? | Natalie Campisi
Lower interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages means many homeowners are saving money with refinancing.
Over 6.8 million homeowners can cut mortgage payments with refinancing
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Don’t know your mortgage rate? You could be costing yourself thousands
As rates continue to rise, this could be your last chance for many years to lock in a lower rate.