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 a settlement statement in real estate?
The document that used to be called a settlement statement is now known as a closing disclosure.
4 min read Aug 18, 2025 -
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How to save for a down payment
Saving the big chunk of cash you’ll need upfront can be tough. These tactics help.
7 min read Aug 13, 2025 -
Closing costs in North Carolina
North Carolina homebuyers and sellers both pay closing costs.
4 min read Aug 11, 2025 -
How often should you compare mortgage rates?
Keep a close watch on mortgage rates if you’re looking to refinance, buy a home or ahead of closing day.
5 min read Aug 11, 2025 -
What is a no-closing-cost mortgage?
It puts off those pesky closing-day expenses. But you may pay for the delay.
5 min read Aug 07, 2025 -
How many mortgage lenders should I apply to?
Shopping around for a mortgage can make a big difference in the amount you pay.
4 min read Aug 07, 2025 -
What are real estate transfer taxes?
Real estate transfer taxes are different from property tax, estate tax and gift tax.
2 min read Aug 06, 2025 -
Mortgage closing costs: What are they, and how much will you pay?
These upfront expenses, paid on closing day, usually run several thousand dollars.
7 min read Aug 05, 2025 -
What is a mortgage origination fee? And do you have to pay it?
Here’s how much the fee costs and whether you can negotiate it.
5 min read Jul 29, 2025
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Helpful Links
- 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