Hawaii 20th for mortgage closing costs

Hawaii ranked 20th in a survey by Bankrate Inc. of closing costs, which continue to climb despite the weak housing market.

Publication: bizjournals.com
Date of Publication: August 8, 2008
Article URL: http:/ / www.bizjournals.com/ pacific/ stories/ 2008/ 08/ 04/ daily44.html?jst=b_ln_hl

Comments by Sachiko

The study found the Hawaii's closing costs averaged $3,134 this year.  The national average is $3,118. According to the article, Hawaii's ranking fell considerably from last year's No. 6 spot among the 56 locales surveyed.