Don't Forget Closing Costs

"Closing Costs" are the fees that pay for various services involved when you sell or buy a house. Sellers and buyers negotiate to determine who will pay different portions of these closing costs.

Many of the closing costs associated with buying a home are associated with getting the mortgage. Since Metro Mortgage has extensive experience with closings and mortgages, we can help you understand your closing costs.

The Loan Estimate (Also known as the LE)

Buyers get a "Loan Estimate" of closing costs at the time the loan application is submitted to the lender. The closing costs spelled out in the LE are estimated based on Metro Mortgage's experience with mortgage loans, but costs often vary by small amounts between delivery of the LE and closing. We will be glad to review the "Loan Estimate," answering your questions and highlighting costs that sometimes change slightly at the closing table.

Below is a general list of costs for buying residential real estate. We will always provide a specific list of your closing costs when we deliver your Loan Estimate.

Standard Closing Costs

Loan-Related Costs
  • Loan Origination Fee
  • Points — A fee paid to lower your interest rate (optional)
  • Appraisal Costs
  • Credit Report
  • Up-front Interest Payment
  • Escrow Fees
  • Taxes
Property Taxes
  • Insurance
  • Recording Fees & Transfer Taxes
Homeowners Insurance
  • Title Insurance
  • Flood or Quake Insurance
  • Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Metro Mortgage can help you understand closing costs. Give us a call: 866-300-1550.

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