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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Closing costs in Virginia
What buyers and sellers pay in closing costs depends largely on how expensive the house is.
5 min read Sep 08, 2023 -
Closing costs in Indiana
Indiana has no transfer tax, but there are other closing costs to consider.
4 min read Aug 28, 2023 -
Closing costs vs. prepaids: What’s the difference?
You may hear these terms used interchangeably, but they are two different expenses.
3 min read Aug 17, 2023 -
How to reduce closing costs: 7 negotiation strategies
Many closing costs are negotiable, and asking can save you a lot of money.
4 min read Jul 31, 2023 -
Closing costs in Pennsylvania
Both buyers and sellers must pay their share of closing costs.
5 min read Jul 27, 2023 -
Closing costs in Ohio
Breaking down closing costs for buyers and sellers in the Buckeye State.
5 min read Jul 14, 2023 -
Closing costs in Colorado
Both buyers and sellers have their share of closing costs to pay.
5 min read Jul 10, 2023 -
Closing costs in North Carolina
North Carolina homebuyers and sellers both pay closing costs.
5 min read Jun 13, 2023 -
Closing costs in Arizona: Who pays for what?
The Grand Canyon state has relatively low closing costs.
5 min read May 11, 2023 -
Rocket’s new credit card is aimed at homebuyers — but is it a good deal?
Is Rocket Mortgage’s new rewards credit card the best way to save for a down payment?
3 min read Mar 30, 2023
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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