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A borrower requests a rate lock on a construction-to-permanent loan where the construction phase is 8 months and the permanent phase begins immediately after. The lender's rate lock policy allows maximum 120-day locks. How should the MLO handle this situation?

Correct Answer

C) Lock the rate for the permanent financing portion with the lock beginning when construction is completed

For construction-to-permanent loans, the rate lock typically applies to the permanent financing portion and begins when the construction phase is completed and the loan converts to permanent financing. This allows the borrower to secure the permanent rate while staying within the lender's maximum lock period constraints.

Answer Options
A
Lock the rate for the construction phase only and require a new application for the permanent phase
B
Deny the rate lock because the total loan term exceeds the maximum lock period
C
Lock the rate for the permanent financing portion with the lock beginning when construction is completed
D
Provide a conditional rate lock that covers both phases with rate adjustment provisions

Why This Is the Correct Answer

For construction-to-permanent loans, the rate lock typically applies to the permanent financing portion and begins when the construction phase is completed and the loan converts to permanent financing. This allows the borrower to secure the permanent rate while staying within the lender's maximum lock period constraints.

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