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Lock-box structure
Lock-box structure A structure whereby the rental or debt-service payments are sent directly from the tenant or mortgagor to the trustee
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Tenant Any person in possession of real property with the permission of the owner.
Mortgagor The borrower in a mortgage agreement.
Trustee A party who is given legal responsibility to hold property in the best interest of or "for the benefit of" another.
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Lock A lender's guarantee that the mortgage rate quoted will not change for a specific period.
Lock and float Rate programs offered by companies that allow borrowers to lock in the current interest rate on a mortgage for a specified period of time, while also letting them "float" the rate down if market conditions improve before closing.
Lock-in Since interest rates can change frequently, many lenders offer an interest rate lock-in that guarantees a specific interest rate if the loan is closed within a specific time.
Lock-in clause A condition in a promissory note that prohibits prepayment of the note.
Lock-in period The time period during which the lender has guaranteed an interest rate to a borrower.
Lockout The period during which a loan may not be prepaid.
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Lock A lender's guarantee that the mortgage rate quoted will not change for a specific period.
Lock and float Rate programs offered by companies that allow borrowers to lock in the current interest rate on a mortgage for a specified period of time, while also letting them "float" the rate down if market conditions improve before closing.
Lock-box structure
Lock-in Since interest rates can change frequently, many lenders offer an interest rate lock-in that guarantees a specific interest rate if the loan is closed within a specific time.
Lock-in clause A condition in a promissory note that prohibits prepayment of the note.
Lock-in period The time period during which the lender has guaranteed an interest rate to a borrower.
Lockout The period during which a loan may not be prepaid.
Loft A living space not partitioned into rooms or a small space built above a larger room.
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