Home Buying Basics: What to expect when closing a mortgage loan.


This infographic illustrates the closing costs associated with borrowing a loan. Closing costs include the origination fee, application fee, appraisal fee, transfer tax, title insurance, discount points and other miscellaneous fees. Closing costs on average are equivalent to 3% of the total home price.


Infographic: Closing Costs - Lender411.com

Infographic: Closing Costs

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