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unlock -when at 545p (after hours) we asked to lock in a rate..

Profile picture for carmelaenza
hello just want to know my rights to unlock a rate.. we verbally told the mtg broker to lock our rate at 545p est. and then decided it was not the best idea -we can't afford the points.  how are we obligated? dont we have some buyer's remorse time? ..it was after hours.. thank you.
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Your not obligated, but talk with your broker and see what else he can offer.  You can always walk away if you don't like what you hear.

I thought Greg Darlin was boycotting the threads?!?!?!?!
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Most lenders allow you to lock into that pricing at the time of the lock.  So if you cant afford the points.  You would be able to take a higher rate but keep the same pricing you locked in at less or no points. 
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Greg Darlin. HOLY! were you in a coma or something?
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If you ask your broker to lock then change your mind, you are under no obligation at all.  However, when you back out of a locked rate, you are really dumping on the broker.  Pull through ratios are very, very important in this business: percentage of locked loans that go to settlement. 
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You can have your broker use a different lender that they havent locked with but you may end up with a higher rate.

What points cant you afford? Is this a refinance?
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