Closing Costs

Latest Closing Costs Articles

• 5 first-time homebuyer grants

  There’s one key that separates first-time homebuyer grants from other forms of help.

  5 min read Oct 12, 2021

  

• How much are VA loan closing costs?

  VA loan closing costs are all the fees associated with originating a VA loan.

  3 min read Sep 29, 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.

  5 min read Jul 22, 2021

  

• You don’t need to put money down to refinance your mortgage — but there are costs

  More often than not, you don’t need to put down money to refinance your mortgage.

  3 min read Jul 16, 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 Jul 16, 2021

  

• How many mortgage lenders should I apply to?

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

  4 min read Jun 28, 2021

  

• Best mortgage lenders with no origination fee in 2021

  Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best mortgage lenders with no origination fee.

  3 min read Jun 24, 2021

  

• How to negotiate your mortgage closing costs

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

  4 min read Jun 08, 2021

  

• What is a property title search? How this important step can make or break your closing

  There are hurdles to clear when purchasing a home, including the title search.

  6 min read Jun 07, 2021

  

• 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.

  4 min read May 26, 2021