Does Guaranteed Rate charge junk fees?

27% of Closing Disclosures we've analyzed for Guaranteed Rate included at least one fee flagged as potentially excessive. Title Insurance fees stand out in particular, averaging $3,174 compared to a peer average of $3,110. "Junk fees" are charges that are inflated beyond what comparable lenders charge or that provide little discernible value to the borrower. Upload your Closing Disclosure for a line-by-line analysis of your specific loan. This is informational only and not financial or legal advice.

How do Guaranteed Rate's fees compare to other lenders?

Guaranteed Rate currently holds a grade of A on Fair Closing Check, placing them well below the national average — one of the most competitive lenders in our database. Their median closing costs of $12,913 are about 21% below the $16,418 national peer median. Grades are based on real homebuyer-submitted Closing Disclosures and scale from A (well below average) to F (significantly above average). This is informational only; individual loans vary by state, loan type, and borrower circumstances.

Can I negotiate closing costs with Guaranteed Rate?

Yes — closing costs are almost always negotiable to some degree. Based on our data, Guaranteed Rate's title insurance (avg $3,174 vs $3,110 peer avg) and origination fee (avg $7,873 vs $7,829 peer avg) have both run above comparable lenders — making them the most important fees to challenge. Lender-controlled fees like origination, processing, and underwriting charges can often be reduced or waived, especially if you have a strong credit profile or are comparing offers from multiple lenders. Third-party fees such as title insurance and settlement services can sometimes be shopped around for better rates — you are generally entitled to choose your own providers. Fair Closing Check analyzes your specific Closing Disclosure and identifies which fees to challenge and how much room there is to negotiate. This is informational only and not legal or financial advice.

Fair Closing Check

Guaranteed Rate

Name: Fair Closing Check — Closing Disclosure Audit
Brand: Fair Closing Check
Price: 29.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Mortgage Company · Illinois · NMLS #2611

272 verified reports

Avg Closing Costs

$12,913

median across reports

vs. National Average

21%

below national avg

Avg Origination Charge

$7,873

Section A lender fee

Reports with Junk Fees

27%

of submitted reports

Fee Breakdown

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Fee Category	This Lender (avg)	National Avg	Verdict
Origination Fee	$7,873	$7,829	🟡 Average
Title Insurance	$3,174	$3,110	🟡 Average
Underwriting Fee	$1,171	$1,459	🟢 Below Avg
Appraisal	$852	$1,065	🟢 Below Avg
Settlement/Closing Fee	$773	$973	🟢 Below Avg
Processing Fee	$621	$777	🟢 Below Avg
Rate Lock Fee	$370	$347	🟡 Average
Title Search	$306	$388	🟢 Below Avg
Recording Fee	$271	$340	🟢 Below Avg
Document Preparation	$158	$164	🟡 Average
Tax Service Fee	$102	$126	🟢 Below Avg
Credit Report	$55	$68	🟢 Below Avg
Wire Transfer Fee	$54	$68	🟢 Below Avg
Courier/Delivery	$46	$58	🟢 Below Avg
Flood Certification	$19	$23	🟢 Below Avg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 272 closing cost reports

Based on 272 homebuyer-submitted Closing Disclosures, Guaranteed Rate's median total closing costs are $12,913. This is about 21% below the $16,418 national peer median for comparable lenders. Actual costs vary by loan type, loan amount, property state, and individual borrower profile. This data is informational only and not financial advice.

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