"At this point, having secured the mortgage loan, you already have
paid for the loan application fee, the property appraisal and some of
the down payment. At the closing, you will need to pay the balance of
your down payment. There are other costs that still must be paid in
order to close the sale, unless you already have arranged and paid for
them. (If so, bring receipts and other documentation with you to the
closing.) These costs can include:
Title search and insurance
Survey
Termite or other inspections
Homeowner's hazard insurance
Flood insurance
Taxes
Attorney and closing agent fees
Additional fees related to the loan:
Loan origination fee
Points, if any
Private mortgage insurance (PMI)
Balance of your down payment"
http://loan.yahoo.com/m/closing2.html
I had a couple years in the real estate business and here are some
estimates for you (not exact of course as expenses will vary)
Title search and insurance $500
Survey $300
Termite Inspection $150
Homeowners Insurance .5%-.8% of home value
Taxes $1000 (look up taxes for your state)
Attorney/Closing Agent fees $400
Loan Origionation 1% of loan
Points (up to you, hopefully if you pay points you will get a lower
interest rate, remember that points are tax deductible where loan
origionation fees are not)
PMI .75% loan value
Recording Fees $100
Some of these closing costs may be avoided and there are always others
that will come up in the process. Be sure to look at every expense
closely and feel free to ask the closing agent why expenses are there
and remember that you can still negotiate at this point. They want to
close the deal as much as you do so you do have some leverage (you
have alot of leverage if you are ... or even give the impression...
that you are willing to walk away from the deal).
Good luck with the American dream! |