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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Average closing costs on a house in 2024
Which states have the highest and lowest average closing costs?
4 min read Apr 02, 2024 -
What are APR fees on a mortgage?
The APR on your mortgage typically includes some, but not all, fees.
4 min read Apr 01, 2024 -
What is per diem interest? How it works and why it’s charged
You may owe interest on your mortgage right away. Here’s why and how much.
3 min read Mar 26, 2024 -
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 Mar 26, 2024 -
What are real estate transfer taxes?
Real estate transfer taxes are different from property tax, estate tax and gift tax.
3 min read Mar 08, 2024 -
‘Cash to close’: What it means and how it works
Cash to close is literally the amount of cash you’ll need to close on your home purchase.
3 min read Mar 07, 2024 -
What is a title search on property?
A clear title is important for any real estate transaction.
7 min read Mar 06, 2024 -
Ohio first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Ohio, help is available.
6 min read Feb 15, 2024 -
No-closing-cost refinance: What it is and how it works
You save a chunk of cash upfront, but it may cost you more in the long run.
5 min read Feb 01, 2024 -
California first-time homebuyer assistance programs
Programs available to California first-time buyers that can make homeownership more affordable.
4 min read Jan 31, 2024
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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