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 refinance a mortgage?
Here’s a breakdown of the fees commonly included in refinance closing costs.
4 min read Apr 13, 2023 -
Key mortgage terms to know
Here’s Bankrate’s guide to some of the most common mortgage terms.
9 min read Apr 12, 2023 -
How much are VA loan closing costs?
They’re often lower, but they still can add up. Here’s what to look for.
4 min read Apr 11, 2023 -
Closing costs in California: Who pays for what?
California is one of the country’s most expensive housing markets.
5 min read Apr 07, 2023 -
Rocket’s new credit card is aimed at homebuyers — but is it a good deal?
Is Rocket Mortgage’s new rewards credit card the best way to save for a down payment?
3 min read Mar 30, 2023 -
How to avoid mortgage rate lock extension fees
Protect yourself from being charged over a loan delay that wasn’t your fault.
5 min read Mar 29, 2023 -
How many lenders should you apply to for a mortgage?
Yes, shopping around can make a difference and save you thousands.
7 min read Mar 27, 2023 -
Do you need a down payment to refinance your mortgage?
More often than not, you don’t need to put down money to refinance your mortgage.
4 min read Mar 24, 2023 -
Closing costs in Texas
Here’s how closing costs work for buyers and sellers in Texas.
5 min read Mar 20, 2023 -
What is a good faith estimate (GFE) for mortgages?
The GFE can help you understand all the details of a mortgage.
3 min read Mar 16, 2023
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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