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Survey: Mortgage closing costs 37% higher Updated 9h 33m ago |

By Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY A new federal rule this year requiring mortgage lenders to give borrowers reliable estimates of closing costs appears to be working — whether it's also costing borrowers more money is uncertain. A recent survey by Bankrate.com found that, on average, origination and third-party fees on a $200,000 purchase mortgage added up to $3,741 — a 37% jump over last year's average of $2,739. >>>>>FULL ARTICLE