closing costs

noun

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

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Recent Examples on the Web

Buying a home already means saving for a down payment, shopping for a good mortgage rate and covering closing costs. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

People who earn 50% of the AMI or less can qualify for a $2,500 closing credit that can be put toward closing costs or a down payment — the credit is funded and offered by Fannie Mae and is available to everyone regardless of lender. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

With all the donations, the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust can purchase the parcel, as well as cover closing costs, taxes, legal fees and some maintenance of the land. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

For homeowners who can secure a favorable rate and plan to stay in their home long enough to recoup closing costs, this can be an appealing choice. — Kevin Cerveny, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026

Rhymes for closing costs

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