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Mortgage Rate Locks in Florence County, SC

Mortgage Rate Locks in Florence County, SC


 

Lock Your Interest Rate in Florence County, SC

A rate lock, sometimes called a loan lock, allows you to lock in the interest rate on your loan. With a rate lock, we must give you a mortgage at the agreed-upon rate during the rate-lock period, no matter how interest rates change between when you are approved and when your loan closes. Even if rates go up before closing, you will still get the lower interest rate.

It is always a good idea to lock in an interest rate if you want the best deal on your loan. When you shop around for a mortgage, it can be very tempting to hold off and see where the market is moving. Many buyers do this in hopes that they can hold off for a better rate. What happens if rates go up, not down? If you do not lock in your rate, you will be at the mercy of fluctuations in the market while your loan is processed.

Locking Interest Rates in Florence County, SC

Changing Mortgage Rates in Florence County, SC?

If rates go up while your rate lock is in effect, you will not be impacted. You will still pay the lower rate you're  committed to. If rates go down, however, you will still be obligated to pay the same rate you agreed to, and you will not be able to take advantage of the lower rate. There are some exceptions, however. You may get a "float down" provision, which means you can take advantage of lower rates if they go down during the rate-lock period.

It is also possible to rewrite your rate lock to reflect a new, lower rate, but this can cost you more money.

Locked in Rate in Florence County, SC

When to Lock in Your Mortgage Rate in Florence County, SC

It is usually a good idea to sign a purchase agreement on a specific home in Florence County, SC before requesting a loan lock. You can then look for the right loan with a good rate and ask us to guarantee the interest rate in writing. Try not to lock in your interest rate too early in the process, as most loan locks will only be in effect for several weeks or up to two months.

It is possible for the rate lock to expire before you close!

Rate Locks in Florence County, SC

Costs of Mortgage Rate Locks in Florence County, SC

Some lenders charge for a rate lock, while others do not. If there is a fee, it may be a percentage of the loan amount, a flat-rate fee or it can be a slightly higher interest rate. Sometimes, the fee is refundable, but not always.

Most lenders in Florence County, SC offer free short-term loan locks of less than 60 days, while longer-term locks usually cost something.

Cost of Loan Lock in Florence County, SC

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Mortgage Investors Group, based in Tennessee, offers residential financing in a number of states in the southeast, See MIG Service Areas. Terms and conditions to apply to home financing. We want to share with you the loan terms vary based on several characteristics and your financial profile. These include but are not limited to loan program, loan purpose, occupancy, credit history, credit score, assets, and other criteria per loan type. The repayment terms and interest rate may vary from time to time. The terms represented here are based on certain assumptions outlined below and/or noted on the loan outline page. Additional details concerning privacy, program disclosures, licensing specifics may be found at migonline.com Legal Information.

MIG Loan Officers will help gather the information needed for an individual assessment to provide home financing which matches the loan characteristics with your home financing needs based on your financial profile, when you are ready to begin a full loan application. For estimates and general information before that step, the basis for which the mortgage financing information are as follows:
  • Rates are subject to change at any time.
  • Rate locks are available at current terms for 30 to 180 days based on program type, credit profile, property location, etc. which will affect the available rate and term.
  • Payments will vary based on program selection, current rates, property location, etc.
  • Not all programs are available in all states.
  • Some loan programs may not be available to first time home buyers.
  • Terms and conditions apply, which may include restrictions or limits per loan program.
  • Information is generally based on primary residence occupancy with no cash out when refinancing.
  • Unless otherwise stated, terms shown are estimates based in part on credit score of 700 or higher; owner occupancy, escrow account is established for taxes and insurance(s); debt-to-income ratio no higher than 43.0%; PMI applies to conventional loan programs over 80.0% LTV; VA,FHA & RD require insuring fees included in loan and/or payment; fixed rate, 30 year term.

An MIG Loan Officer is available to help with your financial details to determine which characteristics apply to your situation for a personalized look into which loan program best fits your home financing needs. Please use the Find a Loan Officer link or reach out to Mortgage Investors Group at 800-489-8910. Equal Housing Lender 1.2020