closing costs
Americanplural noun
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fees charged to a purchaser by a bank, lawyer, etc. for services related to a sale, as title search, appraisal, etc.
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any expenses over the purchase price of a house, land, etc., that is paid by the purchaser or seller at the completion of the sale.
Example Sentences
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Incentives can range from offering mortgage-rate buydowns to free closing costs, or free upgrades on appliances.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026
They bought the house in December for about 4% below the listing price, and the seller covered some of their closing costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
Their builder discounted the home’s price and contributed toward their closing costs, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
He would obviously have to include private mortgage insurance, property taxes, closing costs, lawyer fees etc., into the bargain too.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025
There were no closing costs or other fees.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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