"Closing Costs" are the fees which cover various services involved when you sell or buy residential real estate. Sellers and buyers negotiate to determine who will pay different portions of these costs.
As you'll see below, many of the closing costs result from getting your loan. At Metro Mortgage, we have extensive experience in residential mortgage lending, so we can provide you with a comprehensive report on mortgage-related costs in your "Loan Estimate".
Soon after you submit your application, we will provide you with a "Loan Estimate" of your costs. The closing costs spelled out in the LE are estimated based on our experience with mortgage loans, but costs often change by small amounts between the Loan Estimate (LE) and closing. We go over LEs with buyers every day, so we'd be glad to answer the you have about closing costs.
We've provided a general list of closing costs below, but we'll give you a specific list of closing costs, with amounts, soon after you complete your loan application. At Metro Mortgage, we don't believe in surprises, so if your costs change, we will be sure to let you know immediately.
Standard Closing Costs Loan-Related Costs Loan Origination Fee Points — A fee paid to lower your mortgage interest rate (optional) Appraisal Costs Obtaining Your Credit Report Up-front Interest Payment Escrow Fees Various Taxes Property Taxes Transfer Taxes & Recording Fees Insurance Homeowners Insurance Title Insurance Flood / Quake Insurance Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
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