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Closing Costs Financial Glossary

What is it? Fees and other expenses that must be paid by buyers and sometimes sellers when transferring ownership of a property. Costs typically include a loan origination fee, attorneys fee, advance on taxes (which is placed in an escrow account), title insurance fees, recordation and transfer taxes, and other fees. Also called settlement costs.

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