Acquisition Cost

Definition of "Acquisition cost"

Total price of purchasing property, including the amount of the property, cost of appraisal fees, attorney's fee, commission, credit report, hazard insurance, document preparation fee, loan application fee, mortgage insurance application fee, mortgage insurance premium, mortgage taxes, pest inspection, property survey, tax stamps. And title insurance.

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