Closing cost payments before closing date?

I live in Atlanta and I want to buy a new home to take advantage of the current housing market. I was approved by my bank and charged $50 for a credit report which was credited towards my application fee. My lender also told me to float my rate lock and when the best rate comes I can lock it. I just needed to pay $700 to make this happen and pay via credit card immediately and this amount would be credited once more to my closing costs. Is it normal to ask for closing cost payments before the close date? by jrkorson820 from Atlanta, Georgia. Nov 19th 2021 Reply