Closing Costs

Latest Closing Costs Articles

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  Hard money lenders: One source for unique mortgage situations

  These loans appeal to house flippers or those with unusual situations.

  7 min read Oct 17, 2022
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  Understanding escrow: How it works in homebuying

  It’s not complicated, but it involves several steps. Here’s how to navigate them.

  6 min read Oct 07, 2022
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  What is mortgage escrow?

  It’s an often-inescapable fact of homebuying and homeowning life.

  5 min read Sep 26, 2022
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  What are real estate transfer taxes?

  Real estate transfer taxes are different from property tax, estate tax and gift tax.

  3 min read Sep 01, 2022
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  Cash to close explained

  Think of closing costs as just one of three components of cash to close.

  3 min read Jul 27, 2022
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  How much does it cost to refinance your house?

  Here’s a breakdown of the fees commonly included in refinance closing costs.

  5 min read Jul 26, 2022
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  Cash out refi vs. home equity loan: What you need to know

  For some homeowners, it could make sense to refinance with a home equity loan.

  6 min read Jul 22, 2022
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  How to negotiate your mortgage closing costs

  Don’t just accept the list of costs the lender hands you.

  4 min read Jul 20, 2022
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  Mortgage closing costs vs. prepaids: What’s the difference?

  You may hear these terms used interchangeably, but they are two different expenses.

  3 min read Jun 27, 2022
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  Average mortgage closing costs by state

  Here are the most and least expensive markets when it comes to closing costs.

  2 min read Jun 24, 2022