closing costs

noun

: the extra amounts of money that people need to pay when they buy a house

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Yes — click here for details Choosing a lender with lower closing costs, like Alliant Credit Union, frees up more funds for your down payment. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 16 July 2025 Ask about extras, including closing costs, mortgage insurance, and green energy incentives. Allison Palmer july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025 Sellers are starting to make concessions: buyers may be able to ask for further price cuts, help paying for closing costs, or a mortgage rate buydown. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025 For instance, applicants must have $500 to contribute toward down payment and closing costs. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for closing costs

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“Closing costs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closing%20costs. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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