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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What is a settlement statement?
Every real estate transaction requires a settlement statement of some kind.
3 min read Feb 22, 2022 -
2022 California first-time homebuyer assistance programs
Programs available to California first-time buyers that can make homeownership more affordable.
3 min read Feb 01, 2022 -
Buying a home? Here’s what to expect at the closing
Don’t get tripped up at the finish line when you buy a house.
6 min read Jan 19, 2022 -
Best mortgage lenders with no origination fee in 2022
Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best mortgage lenders with no origination fee.
3 min read Jan 19, 2022 -
Understanding the escrow process
The mortgage escrow process involves several phases.
5 min read Dec 20, 2021 -
Hard money lenders: One source for unique mortgage situations
These loans appeal to house flippers or those with unusual situations.
7 min read Nov 02, 2021 -
What is RESPA?
There’s a lot involved in RESPA, but three key areas matter for you.
4 min read Oct 21, 2021 -
You don’t need to put money down to refinance your mortgage — but there are costs
More often than not, you don’t need to put down money to refinance your mortgage.
3 min read Jul 16, 2021 -
How many mortgage lenders should I apply to?
If only getting the best deal on a mortgage were this simple.
4 min read Jun 28, 2021 -
What is a property title search? How this important step can make or break your closing
There are hurdles to clear when purchasing a home, including the title search.
6 min read Jun 07, 2021
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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
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