Closing Costs
Closing costs are the thousands of dollars in fees associated with getting a mortgage or refinancing a home loan and typically amounts to 2 percent to 5 percent of the loan principal but can vary by state.
Latest Closing Costs Articles
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How much does it cost to sell a house?
Learn how much it costs to sell a house — and avoid sticker shock at the closing.
8 min read Jul 22, 2024 -
Mortgage points: What are they and how do they work?
They let you buy your way into a cheaper loan. But it pays to do a little analysis first.
7 min read Jul 19, 2024 -
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Guide to closing on a house: What to expect during the closing process
Don’t get tripped up at the finish line when you buy a house.
8 min read Jul 09, 2024 -
How to get a mortgage
Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.
12 min read Jun 20, 2024 -
Do you need a down payment to refinance your mortgage?
Usually, no. But you still need to have some cash on hand at the closing.
5 min read Jun 18, 2024 -
78% of aspiring homeowners say affordability is a challenge. Here are the complete costs of buying a home
The cost of buying a house goes far beyond just the mortgage payment.
9 min read Jun 10, 2024 -
VA closing costs: What are they and how much are they?
They’re often lower, but they still can add up. Here’s what to look for.
6 min read Jun 07, 2024 -
How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage?
It isn’t cheap. But what matters more is how fast you can recoup those closing costs.
5 min read Jun 07, 2024 -
How much are home equity loan closing costs?
They’re less than mortgages’ closing costs, but the upfront expenses do add up.
7 min read Jun 04, 2024
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- Closing cost guide
- How to buy a house
- How to negotiate your mortgage closing costs
- Average mortgage closing costs by state
- Understanding the closing process
- How much does it cost to buy a house?
- Mortgage closing costs vs. prepaids
- How much does it cost to refinance your house?
- No closing cost mortgage
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