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 buy a house?
The costs associated with buying a home go beyond the mortgage payment.
6 min read May 24, 2022 -
How to get a mortgage
Follow these tips to navigate the housing market and get a mortgage.
9 min read May 20, 2022 -
No-closing-cost refinance: What it is and how it works
A no-closing-cost refinance is a refinance where you don’t have to pay for closing costs upfront to get a loan.
4 min read May 10, 2022 -
How much does it cost to sell a house?
Learn how much it costs to sell a house with this overview.
10 min read May 04, 2022 -
APR vs. interest rate: What’s the difference?
Most homebuyers focus on the mortgage rate and ignore the APR.
2 min read May 02, 2022 -
How much are VA loan closing costs?
VA loan closing costs are all the fees associated with originating a VA loan.
3 min read May 02, 2022 -
Real estate closing costs: What are they and how much do they cost?
Closing costs can add up fast, but you may be able to avoid them.
5 min read Apr 20, 2022 -
FHA closing costs: What they are and how much they cost
FHA loans come with costs, but there are ways to soften the blow to your wallet.
5 min read Apr 19, 2022 -
Average mortgage closing costs by state
Here are the most and least expensive markets when it comes to closing costs.
2 min read Apr 18, 2022 -
Can you buy a house with no closing costs? What to know about no-closing-cost mortgages
Closing costs vary based on location, price of your home and size of your loan.
4 min read Jul 20, 2020