closing costs

noun

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

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Government aid could also go beyond home repair and replacement to include closing costs involved in the purchase of new homes in certain cases.. David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 22 Jan. 2025 But Military Choice loans can also be used for secondary homes by service members who have exhausted their VA loan benefits, and up to 7% of the closing costs can be provided by the seller, more than the 4% limit placed on VA loans. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025 Sellers will not have to pay any realtor commissions, or any of the extra closing costs associated with listing it. Kc Property Group, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025 Chase Homebuyer Grant℠: Provides a grant of up to $7,500 to help cover down payment and closing costs. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2025.

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