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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Guide to closing on a house: What to expect during the closing process
Don’t get tripped up at the finish line when you buy a house.
9 min read Feb 27, 2024 -
How much does it cost to sell a home?
Learn how much it costs to sell a house — and avoid sticker shock at the closing.
8 min read Feb 16, 2024 -
Ohio first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Ohio, help is available.
5 min read Feb 15, 2024 -
Hard money lending: Guide to hard money loans and lenders
These loans appeal to house flippers or those with unusual situations.
8 min read Feb 12, 2024 -
How to save for a down payment
Saving the big chunk of cash you’ll need upfront can be tough. These tactics help.
6 min read Feb 08, 2024 -
How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage?
It isn’t cheap. But what matters more is how fast you can recoup those closing costs.
5 min read Feb 06, 2024 -
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.
5 min read Feb 01, 2024 -
California first-time homebuyer assistance programs
Programs available to California first-time buyers that can make homeownership more affordable.
4 min read Jan 31, 2024 -
No-closing-cost mortgage: How it works and how to decide if it’s right for you
It puts off those pesky closing-day expenses. But you may pay dearly for the delay.
7 min read Jan 30, 2024 -
What is the APR on a mortgage and how does it work?
If you’re shopping for a mortgage, you’ll likely come across the term “APR.”
5 min read Jan 19, 2024
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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