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The Ineffectiveness of the Lock-In Effect on Mortgage Rates
Rates have returned to 8%, testing previous lows. However, moving large numbers of homeowners out of the money is challenging. The lock-in effect worsens the situation, but it's not as significant as the initial move. The lock-in effect will slowly erode as mortgages are paid down.