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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First-time homebuyer grants
There’s one key fact that separates first-time homebuyer grants from other forms of help.
6 min read Dec 26, 2022 -
How much does it cost to sell a house?
Learn how much it costs to sell a house — and avoid sticker shock at the closing.
11 min read Dec 22, 2022 -
Mortgage points: What are they and how do they work?
Points can save you a bundle of money, but it pays to do a little analysis first.
9 min read Dec 15, 2022 -
Closing costs in Florida
Florida has the eighth-highest closing costs in the country. Here’s how much buyers and sellers must pay.
7 min read Dec 13, 2022 -
Closing costs: What are they and how much are they?
Closing costs can add up fast, but you may be able to avoid them.
7 min read Dec 06, 2022 -
How to get a mortgage
Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.
11 min read Nov 15, 2022 -
Who pays closing costs?
Both do, but not equally. Here’s how to negotiate who pays what.
6 min read Nov 03, 2022 -
Selling a home in Delaware
Property values are soaring in the First State — but sellers here will pay a high price in closing costs.
7 min read Oct 25, 2022 -
What is a title search on property?
There are hurdles to clear when purchasing a home, including the title search.
7 min read Oct 20, 2022 -
What are seller concessions?
Depending on the market, seller concessions don’t always pan out for the buyer.
3 min read Oct 19, 2022
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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