closing costs

noun

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

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The seller is responsible for all closing costs, property taxes and maintenance. Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026 Another major thing to note when reviewing loan estimates is the closing costs. Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 1 Jan. 2026 Sellers increasingly offer concessions like closing costs, rate buydowns, and repair credits. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025 However, borrowers who secured rates in the low-to-mid 6% range or lower during earlier windows may not find enough savings to justify the closing costs and effort of refinancing. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Dec. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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