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Down Payment & Closing Costs

Can closing costs be rolled into the loan?

Sometimes. On a refinance it's common; on a purchase you usually can't add them to the loan directly, but you can offset them with a seller concession or a lender credit. A lender will show you the cleanest route.

It depends. On a refinance, rolling closing costs into the new loan is common. On a purchase, you generally can't just add them to the loan amount — but there are two great workarounds.

First, a seller concession: negotiate for the seller to credit your costs in the offer. Second, a lender credit: the lender covers some costs in exchange for a slightly higher interest rate. Both reduce your out-of-pocket cash. A lender can show you the math, and I'll handle the negotiation side. We'll find the route that costs you the least overall.

Mayra Cordero
Mayra Cordero
REALTOR® · Central Florida

This answer is general education, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Your situation is unique — let's talk through the specifics together.

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