What Are Closing Costs?
After you find your dream home, get an offer accepted, and your loan approved, there is one more step called the closing. This is when the seller transfers ownership of the property to the buyer. During closing, the buyer will sign many documents and pay for the down payment and various closing costs.
Some common closing fees include:
- Appraisal Fee: pays for the appraisal of the property
- Credit Report Fee: covers the cost of the credit report
- Loan Origination Fee: covers the lender's loan-processing costs
- Loan Discount: a one-time charge if you pay points to lower your interest rate
- Title Insurance Fees: covers title search, examination, insurance, and document preparation
- PMI Premium: a fee for mortgage insurance if you have a low down payment
- Prepaid Interest Fee: covers the interest payment from the date of purchase to the first mortgage payment
- Escrow Accounts: holds funds for property taxes and home insurance
- Recording Fees and Transfer Taxes: charged by most states for recording purchase documents and transferring ownership.
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First Time Buyers
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Making an Offer
Before the offer to purchase is created, you must be at least pre-qualified or, better yet, pre-approved by a lender, unless you are paying cash.
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Offer Accepted: Now What?
Once your offer is accepted by the seller it starts the offer accepted period. You will be asked for a down payment, typically 1% of the purchase price, on the home you are purchasing which will be held with an attorney or settlement company and applied to the final purchase of your property.
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Thinking about Buying?
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What Are Closing Costs?
You've found your dream home, the seller has accepted your offer, your loan has been approved and you're eager to move into your new home.
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