Be careful of fine print of deals guaranteeing closing costs - 2004-02-23
Vinny Worley was nailed with an unexpected $1,800 transfer tax the day he was set to close the deal on his new house in 2000.
So when Worley decided to refinance the same house a few years later, he was intrigued by a deal that promised to guarantee his closing costs. In other words, the price quoted for services such as the title and appraisal wouldn't change at the time of the closing. If unexpected costs arise -- such as the $1,800 transfer tax -- they would come out of the mortgage broker's pocket, not his.
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