closing costs

noun

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

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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

Benefits of this loan type include a junior loan of up to 3% of the home’s price for first-time homebuyers, which can be used for the down payment or closing costs. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 20 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

CalHFA’s Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan The Dream For All Share Appreciation Loan, offered by the California Housing Finance Agency, gives first-generation homebuyers up to 20% of the purchase price for down payment and/or closing costs. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026

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