Mortgage Refinancing Budgeting for Closing Costs and Lender Fees

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Mortgage Refinancing Budgeting for Closing Costs and Lender Fees
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By Louie Latour

If you are considering mortgage refinancing you will be required to pay lender fees and closing costs to secure the loan. Budgeting for this expense will help you avoid costly delays in the closing process. Here are several tips to help you anticipate how much your closing costs will be and avoid overpaying when mortgage refinancing.

When refinancing your mortgage you will be required to pay many of the same fees you paid when taking out your original mortgage. The actual amounts you pay at closing vary widely from one Mortgage Company to the next so it is important to include closing costs in your mortgage comparisons. Here are the basics closing costs you can expect to pay when mortgage refinancing.

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Mortgage Refinancing Origination Fees

Origination fees, also called origination points, are paid to the Mortgage Company or broker that arranges your mortgage loan. You should never agree to pay more than 1.5% of your loan amount for a home you will occupy. Any amount greater than 1.5% of your loan amount is considered excessive.

Credit Reports

Your mortgage company will charge you for credit reports and your credit score from one or more of the three credit reporting agencies. These credit reports are maintained by Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. Your credit score is an additional expense and is generated by the Fair Isaac Corporation.

Appraisal & Survey Fee

Depending on the length of time that

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