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As mortgage rates hit a 7-week low, we asked 6 pros where rates are headed next — Photo by Markus Winkler on Pexels

Stop Paying More Grab 7-Week Low Mortgage Rates Now

Locking a 7-week low mortgage rate means securing a rate with a lender before the window closes, usually by completing a lock agreement and paying a small fee. Doing so can shave hundreds of dollars off each monthly payment and protect you from imminent rate hikes. During the current 7-week