Why a mortgage rate lock before the March Fed meeting makes sense
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Mortgage borrowers should lock rates before March Fed meeting to avoid potential increases.
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Locking your mortgage rate now could protect against higher costs after Fed policy decisions.
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Borrowers may benefit from locking mortgage interest rates before the Federal Reserve's March meeting, according to lending guidance. The strategy can protect against potential rate increases following Fed policy decisions.
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