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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Mortgage points: What are they and how do they work?
They let you buy your way into a cheaper loan. But it pays to do a little analysis first.
7 min read Dec 17, 2024 -
Closing costs in Kentucky: Who pays for what?
Both homebuyers and sellers will pay some amount of closing costs in Kentucky.
4 min read Nov 21, 2024 -
Who pays closing costs, the buyer or the seller?
Who pays closing costs, buyers or sellers? And how much are they for each?
5 min read Nov 15, 2024 -
How often should you compare mortgage rates?
Don’t go crazy. But it’s important to look regularly when looking to purchase or refinance.
4 min read Nov 12, 2024 -
Closing costs in Alabama: Who pays for what?
Who pays closing costs in Alabama, and how much will they come to?
4 min read Nov 05, 2024 -
How much are closing costs when selling a house?
Selling a house isn’t free — here’s a breakdown of common closing costs for sellers.
5 min read Oct 23, 2024 -
Closing costs in Missouri: Who pays for what?
Who pays closing costs in Missouri, and how much will they come to?
4 min read Oct 21, 2024 -
Closing costs in Washington, D.C.: Who pays for what
Who pays closing costs in D.C., and how much will they come to?
4 min read Oct 08, 2024 -
What are seller concessions in real estate?
Seller concessions can help a home be more affordable for the buyer.
3 min read Oct 04, 2024 -
Closing costs in Oklahoma: Who pays for what
Who pays closing costs in Oklahoma, and how much will they come to?
4 min read Sep 18, 2024
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Helpful Links
- 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