What are Closing Costs?
All residential real estate transactions involves costs. Sellers and buyers customarily share these costs, as specified in the sales contract.
As you'll see below, many of the closing costs result from getting your mortgage loan. At Middleton Website Test Services, we have extensive experience in mortgage lending, so we can provide you with a comprehensive report on closing costs related to your mortgage in your "Loan Estimate".
Loan Estimates (LEs)
Very shortly after you apply for a loan, we will provide you with a "Loan Estimate" of your costs. The closing costs specified in the LE are estimated based on our experience with mortgage loans, but costs usually vary by small amounts between the LE and closing. We will be glad to review the "Loan Estimate," answering questions and highlighting costs that sometimes change slightly at closing.
We've provided a general list of these costs below, but we will provide you a specific list of closing costs, with amounts, soon after you have completed your loan application. At Middleton Website Test Services, we don't believe in surprises, so if your costs change, we'll be sure to let you know immediately.
Standard Closing Costs
Loan-Related Costs
- Escrow Fees
- Various Taxes
- Loan Origination Fee
- Points — A fee paid to lower your interest rate (optional)
- Appraisal Fee
- Credit Report
- Interest Payment
Property Taxes
- Transfer Taxes & Recording Fees
- Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
- Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
- Title Insurance
- Flood / Earthquake Insurance if applicable
At Middleton Website Test Services, we answer questions about closing costs every day. Call us: 4058873713.