closing costs

noun

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

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The mortgage process includes origination, application and underwriting fees, as well as charges for appraisals, title insurance, attorneys and other closing costs. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025 Incentives can mean interest rate buy-downs, help with closing costs, or free upgrades that lower the effective price without changing the sticker. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 While the housing market slowdown is forcing many sellers to lower their asking price and even pay for a buyer’s closing costs, among other incentives, affordability remains a major hurdle for many aspiring homeowners. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025 The program offers up to $35,000 for the down payment and closing costs for Florida’s frontline or essential workers purchasing their first property to live in. Sarah Moreno, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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