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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Who pays closing costs in Texas?
Here’s how closing costs work for homebuyers and sellers in Texas.
5 min read Aug 12, 2024 -
Closing costs in Utah: Who pays for what
Utah does not charge a transfer tax, but there are plenty of other closing costs to consider.
5 min read Aug 06, 2024 -
The cost of selling a house in New Jersey
A lot of variables affect the total cost of selling a house in New Jersey.
5 min read May 17, 2024 -
Closing costs in Tennessee: Who pays for what
Tennessee is one of the country’s most affordable states for closing costs.
4 min read Apr 23, 2024 -
In debate over mortgage ‘junk’ fees, lenders and regulators disagree
The government is stepping up scrutiny of “junk” fees — but are they really junk?
5 min read Apr 16, 2024 -
Closing costs in Washington state
Home prices and closing costs in Washington tend to be high.
5 min read Apr 12, 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 -
‘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 -
What is RESPA?
RESPA is complicated, but three key areas matter most to homebuyers.
5 min read Jan 02, 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