closed fee

[/kloʊzd fiː/]
nounpl: closed fees
taxa fechada
1. A fixed fee charged by a financial institution or professional service provider that cannot be increased or changed after being agreed upon
The bank offered a closed fee mortgage with no hidden charges for the next 30 years.
O banco ofereceu uma hipoteca com taxa fechada sem cobranças ocultas pelos próximos 30 anos.
2. In legal or professional services, a predetermined total cost that will not exceed the quoted amount regardless of additional work or circumstances
The law firm provided a closed fee agreement for the entire litigation process.
O escritório de advocacia forneceu um acordo de taxa fechada para todo o processo de litígio.
In Brazil, 'taxa fechada' is a highly valued term in financial transactions, particularly in mortgage and loan contexts, as consumers seek protection against rising interest rates. Banks often advertise closed fees as a consumer protection measure. In the USA, the concept is commonly associated with mortgage lending and professional services to ensure transparency and budget predictability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed feeflat feecapped feepredetermined fee
Antonyms / Antônimos
open feevariable feehourly ratecontingent fee

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa fechada
Standard term used in banking and financial services
São Paulo
taxa fechada / tarifa fixa
Both terms are commonly used in business and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
taxa fechada
Standard usage in financial institutions
Portugal
taxa fixa
More commonly referred to as 'taxa fixa' rather than 'taxa fechada'

Related Words

fee structurefee agreementrate lockfixed rate mortgage

Related Idioms & Phrases

lock in a rate
what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG)
no surprises clause
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