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Rate protection
Protection against the danger that rates will rise between the time a borrower applies for a loan and the time the loan closes. This protection can take the form of a "lock" where the rate and points are frozen at their initial levels until the loan closes; or a "cap" where the rates and points cannot rise from their initial levels but they can decline if market rates decline. In either case, the protection only runs for a specified period. If the loan is not closed within that period, the protection expires and the borrower will either have to accept the terms quoted by the lender on new loans at that time, or start the shopping process anew.
Rate/point options
All the combinations of interest rate and points that are offered on a particular program. On an ARM, rates and points may also vary with the margin and interest rate ceiling.
Refinancing
The process of the same mortgagor paying off one loan with the proceeds from another loan.
Required cash
The total cash required of the home buyer to close the transaction, including down payment, points and fixed dollar charges paid to the lender, any portion of the mortgage insurance premium that is paid up-front, and other settlement charges associated with the transaction such as title insurance, taxes, etc. The total required cash is shown on the Good Faith Estimate of Settlement that every borrower receives.