closing costs

noun

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

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Other incentives include help with closing costs, free furniture, appliance upgrades and allowances for decorating and customization, among other things. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025 Also known as gap loans and interim financing, bridge loans are most often used by homebuyers to help with down payments and closing costs. Dan Avery,maya Benjamin, CNBC, 24 June 2025 For instance, don’t forget your closing costs, which can include a loan processing fee and insurance fees, among others, usually totaling 3% to 6% of the purchase price. Hanna Howard, CNBC, 12 June 2025 In addition, the Joneses paid $3,000 in closing costs for the original HEC. Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 12 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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