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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No-closing-cost refinance: What it is and how it works
You save a chunk of cash upfront, but it may cost you more in the long run.
6 min read Mar 18, 2025 -
How to avoid mortgage rate lock extension fees
Protect yourself from being charged over a loan delay that wasn’t your fault.
3 min read Mar 18, 2025 -
How to read and compare mortgage loan estimates
A loan estimate is just that: an estimate. Here’s what you need to know.
6 min read Mar 14, 2025 -
Who pays closing costs — the buyer or the seller?
Who pays closing costs, buyers or sellers? And how much are they for each?
5 min read Mar 13, 2025 -
Can you deduct closing costs on your taxes?
In a real estate transaction, are your closing costs tax-deductible? Maybe.
3 min read Mar 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 Mar 07, 2025 -
Ohio first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Ohio, help is available.
7 min read Mar 06, 2025 -
Squeezed first-time buyers turn to six-figure down payment assistance packages
Some first-time homebuyers have had luck stacking down payment assistance, with very generous results.
3 min read Mar 04, 2025 -
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 Mar 03, 2025 -
Hard money lending: Guide to hard money loans
These loans appeal to house flippers or those with unusual situations.
5 min read Feb 28, 2025
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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