closing costs

noun

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

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Pulte said that Tuesday’s announcement would expand credit access and bring down closing costs. Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2025 The final step is closing the deal — signing paperwork, paying closing costs and officially becoming a homeowner. Allison Palmer july 7, Miami Herald, 7 July 2025 Based on Rocket’s average rates, even a minimum $45,000 home equity loan could be saddled with 6% in closing costs on top of a $99 origination fee. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2025 Here's $20,000 Need $20,000 to help with your down payment or closing costs? Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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