Closing Costs

Acquisition Cost
The total amount required to purchase a property, including the price and all associated fees such as closing costs, attorney's fees, loan fees, appraisal costs, title insurance, and discount points.
Counteroffer
A counteroffer is the rejection of an original offer to buy or sell along with a simultaneous substitute offer. They are commonly encountered in various transactions, particularly in real estate, where factors other than price might be negotiated.
Loan Origination Fee
A Loan Origination Fee is a charge levied by a lender for processing a new loan application, used as compensation for putting the loan in place.
Terms in a Sales Contract
The detailed conditions and arrangements specified within a contract, particularly relating to sales, include various elements such as price, financing, contingencies, closing costs, and personal property items included in the sale.
Upfront Charges
Upfront charges are fees that are charged to homeowners at the time of closing a real estate purchase. These include various costs such as points, recording fees, mortgage title policy, appraisal, and credit report.

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