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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After a deduction for closing costs, he owed tax on $137,083 from the sale of the Hull house.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Some lenders offer free refinances with no closing costs as a way to keep your business.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026
While some lenders may offer a rate adjustment or a refinance for free, others may require borrowers to pay a flat fee, closing costs or other fees.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025
With a VA loan, borrowers only need to cover standard closing costs, which are similar for both types of loans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
There were no closing costs or other fees.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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