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Closing costs: Here’s how much money you really need to buy a house

Housing Wire

Understanding what expenses are required at closing to buy a house will help you budget and save more effectively. In this article, we break down exactly what closing costs are so you’re prepared when you start shopping for a home: What are closing costs? Title Search Fee. Mortgage Broker Fee .

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ALTA: Protecting property rights with title insurance

Housing Wire

Title insurance is different than most other insurance products. ALTA was proud to work closely with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to help develop these regulations, which went into effect in 2015. Title insurers’ upfront, curative work involved in a title search is critical to help reduce risk of claims.

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Bipartisan congressional caucus calls on FHFA to halt title waiver program

Housing Wire

While the co-chairs of the caucus wrote that they “applaud” Thompson and the FHFA’s efforts to promote homeownership for low-income Americans, they believe that the pilot program will not help to achieve the goal of “finding ways to ‘responsibly reduce closing costs for homeowners in a safe and sound manner.’”

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If you haven’t refinanced yet, is it still worth it?

Housing Wire

So while you might eventually save money from refinancing, you’ll also spend money on closing costs. There’s also a chance your lender will require another title search and title insurance, which would add to your costs. Not to mention, If you’re planning on moving, you probably shouldn’t refinance.

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12 Typical Closing Costs for Seller in Alabama

HomeLight

If you’re about to close on your Alabama home sale, you’re likely wondering how much you’ll owe in closing costs. Nationally, sellers typically pay between 6% to 10% of the property’s sale price in closing costs. Receive your offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 10 days.

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Opinion: Title and settlement fees aren’t a barrier to homeownership

Housing Wire

The research found that title and settlement fees are neither regressive nor represent a significant component of the overall closing costs. The Fannie Mae research finds that for title and settlement fees, “differences in charges across borrower groups mostly disappear (after controlling for the transaction characteristics).”

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

Have you budgeted for closing costs? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal?