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 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 -
What are the costs associated with buying a home?
The costs associated with buying a home go beyond the mortgage payment.
4 min read May 12, 2021 -
How to get a low-cost mortgage refinance
Here are some ways to improve your chances of getting a low-cost mortgage refinance.
5 min read May 11, 2021 -
5 Ways to save on title insurance
Found your dream home? Don’t be so carried away that you overspend on a title policy.
4 min read Feb 17, 2021 -
Get help with homebuying with a Community Seconds or Affordable Seconds mortgage
These programs can help you buy a home if you don’t have a lot of money saved.
3 min read Feb 09, 2021 -
15 key mortgage terms, explained
Here’s Bankrate’s guide to some of the most common mortgage terms.
5 min read Nov 24, 2020 -
What are seller concessions?
Depending on the market, seller concessions don’t always pan out for the buyer.
3 min read Nov 18, 2020 -
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 Oct 27, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Is the new 0.5 percent refinance fee here to stay?
A reader asks: Do you see the new fee on refinancing mortgages being permanent?
6 min read Oct 23, 2020 -
How to choose a closing date for your mortgage
There are pros and cons to closing on your home purchase before the end of the month.
6 min read Oct 15, 2020