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Closing Costs

Definition

Closing costs are the various fees you pay to finalize a loan or land purchase, on top of the price itself.

Technical definition

Closing costs are the aggregate fees and expenses — such as appraisal, title, recording, and lender charges — incurred to complete a loan or real estate transaction.

Why it matters

Closing costs add to the cash you need at closing, so factoring them in early avoids surprises.

Example

Appraisal and title fees on a farmland purchase are part of closing costs.

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