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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What is per diem interest?
You may owe interest on your mortgage right away. Here’s why and how much.
2 min read Mar 19, 2025 -
How to avoid mortgage rate lock extension fees
Protect yourself from being charged over a loan delay that wasn’t your fault.
3 min read Mar 18, 2025 -
Ohio first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Ohio, help is available.
7 min read Mar 06, 2025 -
Squeezed first-time buyers turn to six-figure down payment assistance packages
Some first-time homebuyers have had luck stacking down payment assistance, with very generous results.
3 min read Mar 04, 2025 -
California first-time homebuyer assistance programs
Programs available to California first-time buyers that can make homeownership more affordable.
9 min read Feb 21, 2025 -
Closing costs in Kentucky: Who pays for what?
Both homebuyers and sellers will pay some amount of closing costs in Kentucky.
4 min read Nov 21, 2024 -
Closing costs in Alabama: Who pays for what?
Who pays closing costs in Alabama, and how much will they come to?
4 min read Nov 05, 2024 -
Closing costs in Missouri: Who pays for what?
Who pays closing costs in Missouri, and how much will they come to?
4 min read Oct 21, 2024 -
Closing costs in Washington, D.C.: Who pays for what
Who pays closing costs in D.C., and how much will they come to?
4 min read Oct 08, 2024 -
Closing costs in Oklahoma: Who pays for what
Who pays closing costs in Oklahoma, and how much will they come to?
4 min read Sep 18, 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
- No closing cost refinance