Closing Costs

Latest Closing Costs Articles

• 5 Ways to save on title insurance

  Found your dream home? Don’t be so carried away that you overspend on a title policy.

  4 min read Feb 17, 2021

  

• Is a no-closing-cost refinance right for you?

  It’s not a free lunch. No closing cost loans are more like eat now, pay later.

  3 min read Feb 12, 2021

  

• Get help with homebuying with a Community Seconds or Affordable Seconds mortgage

  These programs can help you buy a home if you don’t have a lot of money saved.

  3 min read Feb 09, 2021

  

• How much does it cost to sell a house?

  Learn how much it costs to sell a house with this overview.

  5 min read Feb 02, 2021

  

• Mortgage points and how they can cut your interest costs

  Points can save you a bundle of money, but it pays to do a little analysis first.

  4 min read Jan 12, 2021

  

• What are real estate closing costs and how much will you pay?

  Closing costs can add up fast, but you may be able to avoid them.

  5 min read Dec 01, 2020

  

• 15 key mortgage terms, explained

  Here’s Bankrate’s guide to some of the most common mortgage terms.

  5 min read Nov 24, 2020

  

• How to avoid ‘junk’ fees when getting a mortgage

  Some closing costs may be “junk fees.” Here’s what to watch for.

  3 min read Nov 09, 2020

  

• How to read and compare mortgage loan estimates

  A loan estimate is just that: an estimate. Here’s what you need to know.

  6 min read Oct 27, 2020

  

• Ask Bankrate: Is the new 0.5 percent refinance fee here to stay?

  A reader asks: Do you see the new fee on refinancing mortgages being permanent?

  6 min read Oct 23, 2020