closing costs

noun

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

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Many lenders, including Heartland, can assist with down payments and closing costs, depending on income, Diebert says. Tc Brown, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 Some builders have offered price reductions while others sweeten the deal by covering portions of closing costs or by featuring cutting-edge design details. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 No down payment is required and VA loans usually have more flexible credit requirements and lower rates and closing costs than conventional loans. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025 But ask what costs are associated with it, such as closing costs, minimum withdrawal requirements, annual fees or inactivity fees. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 19 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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