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What does refinancing cost?

Typical lender and third-party fees, and what you pay with ZERO Closing Costs.

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Key takeaways

  • Most refinances cost thousands of dollars in fees.
  • Those include origination, appraisal, title and settlement fees.
  • Some lenders roll fees into the loan or build them into a higher rate.
  • Prepaid interest, escrow and government fees are still yours.

Next step: See how much refinancing could save you

Refinancing usually costs thousands.

Lenders and third parties each charge fees to close your loan.

Most refinances cost thousands of dollars in fees.

Typical refinance fees

  • Origination fee
  • Appraisal
  • Lender’s title insurance
  • Settlement agent fee
  • Credit report & flood certification

Those include origination, appraisal, title and settlement fees.

Where costs hide

Rolled into the loan

You pay interest on them for years.

Built into the rate

A “no-cost” loan at a higher rate.

Some lenders roll fees into the loan or build them into a higher rate.

Still yours on any refinance

  • Prepaid interest
  • Escrow for taxes & insurance
  • Government recording fees & taxes

Prepaid interest, escrow and government fees are still yours.

ZERO Closing Costs

CapCenter waives or pays the lender and third-party fees. That’s ZERO Closing Costs (restrictions apply; see Offer details).

Frequently asked questions

Is ZERO really zero?

CapCenter waives or pays lender and third-party fees (restrictions apply). Prepaid interest, escrow deposits and government fees and taxes are still yours.

How do I compare lenders’ fees?

Look at sections A, B and C of each Loan Estimate. Those list the lender and third-party fees.

Can I roll costs into my loan?

Many lenders allow it, but you’d pay interest on those costs for the life of the loan.

Video transcript

What does it actually cost to refinance?

Most refinances come with thousands of dollars in fees.

Think origination, appraisal, title and settlement fees.

Some lenders roll those fees into your loan, or hide them in a higher rate.

Prepaid interest, escrow and government fees are still yours either way.

But CapCenter waives or pays the rest. That’s ZERO Closing Costs.

See your refinance savings at capcenter.com.

For general information only. Program rules and limits vary. Not a commitment to lend. NMLS ID #67717.

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