Are you ready to move into your new home? Well before you do so you may encounter what are called Closing costs.
Closing costs are the fees associated with purchasing a home. There are a variety of types of fees including:
- Loan/Lender fees including home owner's insurance and appraisal fees
- Pre-paid fees
- Escrows
- Real Estate fees
- Title fees
- Recording fees
- and Miscellaneous fees
The maximum in seller paid closing costs is generally 6% of the sales price. It is best to ask your loan officer what your agent should ask for in concessions prior to writing an offer. Look for future KW Selling Team Home Buying Guide posts to further your understanding of closing costs.
Closing costs play a vital role in the mortgage process. Before deciding upon any mortgage loan, you should take into consideration the closing costs too. To know more about closing costs, log on to http://www.mortgagefit.com/closing-costs.html
ReplyDeleteWow! that would cost a lot. That's a lot of fees to pay. Are you sure you still want to move? kidding.
ReplyDeleteClosing cost can range anywhere between 3-6% of the purchase price (all depending on the taxes etc for the home). I typically negotiate these fee to be paid by the seller so my buyers don't have to come out of pocket to pay them. Hope this helps, and happy house hunting... Jeff Burke- The Selling Team
ReplyDeleteWhen purchasing a home there are fees and charges we need to settle aside from the value of the property. It is important that we settle the amounts to ensure a smooth transfer of ownership. These fees are collectively known as closing costs. But what are closing costs? What fees and charges are included here? Check your Good Faith Estimate to learn about the values.
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