closing costs

noun

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

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But don't just compare rates, as the closing costs associated with each lender are also critical to account for and can make the difference in your ultimate decision as to who to utilize. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 May 2026 Any financing over 100% must be used for taxes, insurance and other closing costs. Jason Peters, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026 As part of the underwriting process, the lender will likely conduct an appraisal and a title search, which will be added to the closing costs. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 21 May 2026 That includes closing costs, minimum withdrawal requirements, annual fees or inactivity fees. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 20 May 2026 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 8 Jun. 2026.

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