locking-in

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Definition of locking-in in English English dictionary

lock in
To fix the value of something potentially variable

I've locked in a rate of 5%.

lock in
A sleepover party in a public place, such as a church

The youth group will have their annual lock-in this weekend.

lock in
To secure someone or something in a locked enclosure
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Used in the context of general equities Assures that an individual contracts all his or her business with a sole broker by providing superior services, such as accommodating block buy and sell needs or preparing excellent research (soft dollar lock) This usually guarantees a certain volume of business
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A period of time during which a potential borrower and a lender have agreed to a specific interest rate M Maintenance Fee A monthly assessment paid by members of a homeowners' association for repair and maintenance of common areas
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If you lock someone in, you put them in a room and lock the door so that they cannot get out. Manda cried out that Mr Hoelt had no right to lock her in
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place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape; "The parents locked her daughter up for the weekend"; "She locked her jewels in the safe"
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Prior to closing, allows the borrower to be assured a given rate of interest for a mortgage This usually involves paying a fee to the lender Mortgage rates not "locked in" are subject to changing market conditions
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Guarantee of a given interest rate Generally most locks are from 30 to 45 days If you lock your rate, you are protected from a spike in the interest rates Under some conditions, if you lock and the rates drop, the better rate can be obtained
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close with or as if with a tight seal; "This vacuum pack locks in the flavor!
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close with or as if with a tight seal; "This vacuum pack locks in the flavor!"
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The interest rate and fees have been agreed upon by both the lender and the borrower
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A period of time during which a potential borrower and a lender have agreed to a specific interest rate
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A guarantee the lender will extend the buyer a certain interest rate for a stated period of time
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Allows the borrower to be assured a given rate of interest for a mortgage This usually involves paying a fee to the lender Mortgage rates not "locked in" are subject to changing market conditions
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A specific guaranteed interest rate provided the loan is closed within a designated period of time
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