closing costs

noun

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

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While Connexus does not advertise any long-term closing costs discount opportunities, Better will provide borrowers with up to $2,000 for working with a partner real estate agent. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Some have no down payment requirements, most have below-average interest rates and many come with lower closing costs and monthly payments, thanks to no PMI requirements. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 The mortgage has been calculated, insurance and taxes considered, and closing costs absorbed. — Dan Bray, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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