Rates Jumped Mid-Deal? Protecting Your Boston Home Purchase
What happens if mortgage rates rise after your offer is accepted in Massachusetts? If your rate is locked, nothing changes, as long as you close before the lock expires. If you're floating, your payment rises and your contract usually doesn't protect you, because the standard Massachusetts mortgage
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