Closing Costs

Always consider the closing costs associated with your mortgage. While one lender may have a cheaper rate, their closing costs may be substantially higher. Be sure to consider both the rate and the closing costs associated with any mortgage. When putting together your interest rate and closing costs, you arrive at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR). Be sure to check the APR your lender is offering, not just the interest rate.

All loans will have closing costs. However, you may be able to negotiate with the seller to have them pay some of these costs for you, and good mortgage brokers will not only negotiate your interest rate, but will also help you pay closing costs. Find detailed information about these closing costs below.

Closing Costs

Lenders Fees Averages:
<$100,000 = 1.5-2 points (or percent) lenders fee
$100,000-$250,000 = 1-1.25 points (or percent) lenders fee
>$250,000 = 1 point (or percent) lenders fee
Loan Discount/Buy-Down Rate (optional) If you plan to stay in your home for a while, you may want to consider paying discount points, to lower your interest rate. A mortgage broker can help you determine how long it will take you to break even on the points you pay. After this break even point, you will be saving money each year after.
Appraisal Average about $350
Conventional (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac): $50 drive-by appraisal if automated underwriting approves you
Credit Report $20-$60 per credit report (may need one for you and your spouse)
Tax Service Company $60-$70 depending on the lender
Settlement Fee Varies: check with your lender, attorney, or real estate agent.
Title Insurance Average of $350 per $100,000 mortgage.
Garbage Fees Other assorted closing costs may include processing, underwriting or document preparation fees (also known as "garbage fees").

Note that closing cost requirements vary across the country and from lender to lender. Check out several different lenders to keep closing costs as low as possible. You may also get some help from a mortgage specialist to find out what closing costs should or should not be included.

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