HomeLight

JANUARY 27, 2021

Don’t forget to budget for closing costs. Closing costs are one-time costs that go along with your home purchase, and you pay them on — you guessed it — closing day. A lot of times people have no idea until they get the Loan Estimate that they have $15,000 to $20,000 worth of closing costs,” Ortman explains.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In January 2021, the average time to close was 58 days. Conventional loans closed in an average of 47 days in July 2021, while FHA loans took 51 days, and VA loans required an average of 52 to close. The closing process takes so long because so much happens in those six-to-eight weeks.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2022

When shopping for lenders, compare first-time home buyer programs , lender requirements, interest rates, and loan terms to make sure you are getting a good deal. Be sure to also compare closing costs such as application fees, appraisal fees , and origination fees. Don’t forget about closing costs.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The biggest problem with PMIs for homeowners is that they usually cost you hundreds of dollars each month. Money that is not going against the principal of your mortgage. Home Inspection Fee. Closing costs*. Closing costs can sometimes be wrapped into the home loan, depending on the agreement with your lender.

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