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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Guide to first-time homebuyer grants
There’s one key fact that separates first-time homebuyer grants from other forms of help.
8 min read Feb 20, 2025 -
How to get a mortgage
Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.
11 min read Feb 19, 2025 -
FHA closing costs: What they are and how much you’ll pay
Like other types of mortgages, FHA loans come with closing costs. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.
4 min read Feb 18, 2025 -
Closing costs: What are they and how much are they?
They’re upfront expenses you pay on closing day. And they can mount into the thousands.
5 min read Feb 07, 2025 -
How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage?
It isn’t cheap. But what matters more is how fast you can recoup those closing costs.
4 min read Jan 31, 2025 -
How to get a low-cost mortgage refinance
But be careful, lest a strategy end up costing you more in the long run.
5 min read Jan 28, 2025 -
Best mortgage lenders with no origination fee in 2025
Here are some of the best no-fee mortgage lenders in 2024.
3 min read Jan 24, 2025 -
What is a mortgage origination fee? And do you have to pay it?
Here’s how much the fee costs and whether you can negotiate it.
5 min read Jan 16, 2025 -
How much does it cost to sell a house?
When you sell a house, various fees, expenses and commissions eat into your net proceeds..
8 min read Jan 16, 2025 -
How much are home equity loan closing costs in 2025?
They’re less than mortgages’ upfront expenses, but they do add up.
8 min read Jan 15, 2025
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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