Closing Costs

Latest Closing Costs Articles

• 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 May 15, 2020

  

• 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.

  4 min read Apr 17, 2020

  

• How to negotiate your mortgage closing costs

  Don’t just accept the list of costs the lender hands you.

  3 min read Apr 14, 2020

  

• FHA mortgage closing costs: What they are and how to avoid them

  FHA loans come with costs, but there are ways to soften the blow to your wallet.

  3 min read Mar 27, 2020

  

• Should you apply for multiple mortgages to get the best rate? Here’s what you need to know

  If only getting the best deal on a mortgage were this simple.

  3 min read Oct 25, 2019

  

• What homebuyers (without an agent) should know about closing on a house

  Yes, you can buy a house without an agent. Here’s the pros and cons.

  5 min read Aug 16, 2019

  

• Should I refinance my mortgage while rates are low?

  Here’s what to consider before your trade in your mortgage for a new one.

  4 min read Aug 09, 2019

  

• The basics of no-closing-cost mortgage refinancing

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

  2 min read Aug 08, 2019

  

• Hard money lenders: One source for unique mortgage situations

  These loans appeal to house flippers or those with unusual situations.

  5 min read Mar 12, 2019

  

• The truth about no-closing-cost mortgages

  A no-closing-costs mortgage sounds nice, but it’s not a free lunch.

  5 min read Feb 01, 2019