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  "description": "Refinance closing costs run 2–5% of the loan amount: lender fees, appraisal, title (lender's policy again), and recording — but no transfer tax in most states and no owner's title policy. On a $300,000 refi, expect $4,000–$9,000, with a break-even of monthly savings divided into that cost.",
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    "question": "How do you calculate closing costs on a refinance?",
    "shortAnswer": "Refinance closing costs run 2–5% of the loan amount: lender fees, appraisal, title (lender's policy again), and recording — but no transfer tax in most states and no owner's title policy. On a $300,000 refi, expect $4,000–$9,000, with a break-even of monthly savings divided into that cost.",
    "tableTitle": "Refi closing worksheet: $300,000 loan",
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      "Item",
      "Typical cost",
      "Note"
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      {
        "label": "Lender fees (origination, processing)",
        "value": "$1,500–$3,000",
        "note": "Shop these hardest"
      },
      {
        "label": "Appraisal (or waiver)",
        "value": "$0–$600",
        "note": "Waivers common on strong files"
      },
      {
        "label": "Lender's title policy (reissue rate)",
        "value": "$400–$900",
        "note": "Ask for the reissue discount"
      },
      {
        "label": "Recording + government",
        "value": "$100–$300",
        "note": "NY mortgage tax is the big exception"
      },
      {
        "label": "Total",
        "value": "$4,000–$9,000",
        "note": "Break-even = cost ÷ monthly savings"
      }
    ],
    "context": "The only question that matters is break-even: $6,000 of costs against $200/month of savings breaks even in 30 months — fine if you'll keep the home 5+ years, pointless if you'll sell in 2. 'No-closing-cost' refis fold the costs into a higher rate; compare break-evens both ways. Three refi-specific savings: appraisal waivers (Fannie/Freddie offer them on strong files), title reissue rates (20–40% off if your current policy is recent), and New York's CEMA to dodge the mortgage recording tax.",
    "methodology": "Cost ranges from 2025–2026 national refi fee data; break-even = total costs ÷ monthly payment reduction, ignoring time value for simplicity.",
    "dateModified": "2026-10-01",
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        "label": "Can you roll closing costs into a mortgage?",
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