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Mortgage Glossary

Lock-In Period

Mike Starr·Reviewed August 2026

The lock-in period is the window of time during which your locked interest rate is guaranteed by the lender. Standard lock periods are 30, 45, or 60 days. If your loan does not close before the lock expires, you may need to pay a fee to extend it or accept the current market rate.