Closing costs are the associated fees and expenses that are paid when a real estate transaction closes. Both buyers and ...

Borrowers who cannot cover their closing costs sometimes turn to downpayment assistance programs offered through their state housing agencies. But now, veterans and servicemembers have another way to ...

Many of your closing costs aren't set in stone, though you won't be able to negotiate government charges, such as taxes and recording fees. You can negotiate with the lender to reduce its fees, and ...

When buying a home, many service members and veterans have the unique advantage of using a VA home loan. While some families have used this benefit several times, others haven’t used it at all — often ...