Closing Costs

Latest Closing Costs Articles

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  Guide to first-time homebuyer grants

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

  8 min read Feb 20, 2025
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  How to get a mortgage

  Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.

  11 min read Feb 19, 2025
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  FHA closing costs: What they are and how much you’ll pay

  Like other types of mortgages, FHA loans come with closing costs. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.

  4 min read Feb 18, 2025
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  Closing costs: What are they and how much are they?

  They’re upfront expenses you pay on closing day. And they can mount into the thousands.

  5 min read Feb 07, 2025
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  How to get a low-cost mortgage refinance

  But be careful, lest a strategy end up costing you more in the long run.

  5 min read Jan 28, 2025
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  Best mortgage lenders with no origination fee in 2025

  Here are some of the best no-fee mortgage lenders in 2024.

  3 min read Jan 24, 2025
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  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 Jan 16, 2025
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  How much does it cost to sell a house?

  When you sell a house, various fees, expenses and commissions eat into your net proceeds..

  8 min read Jan 16, 2025
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  How much are home equity loan closing costs in 2025?

  They’re less than mortgages’ upfront expenses, but they do add up.

  8 min read Jan 15, 2025
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  Closing on a house: What to expect

  Don’t get tripped up at the finish line when you buy a house.

  7 min read Dec 24, 2024