🏠 Closing Cost Calculator
Estimate home buying closing costs including lender fees, title insurance, and prepaid items.
What Are Closing Costs?
Closing costs are fees paid at settlement when purchasing a home, typically ranging from 2–5% of the loan amount. They include lender fees (origination, underwriting), third-party fees (title insurance, appraisal, attorney), government fees (transfer taxes, recording fees), and prepaid items (homeowners insurance, property tax escrow, prepaid interest).
Can Closing Costs Be Negotiated?
Yes — several components are negotiable. Lender origination fees, discount points, and some third-party fees can be reduced. Seller concessions (seller pays some of your closing costs) are common in buyer's markets and can be negotiated into the purchase offer. A no-closing-cost mortgage wraps costs into the loan balance or rate instead of requiring upfront payment.
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Budget 2–5% of the loan amount for closing costs. On a $350,000 home with 20% down ($280,000 loan), expect $5,600–$14,000 in closing costs. High-tax states like New York and Pennsylvania can push costs to 5–6%. Always request a Loan Estimate from your lender within 3 days of application for precise figures.
Buyers typically pay most closing costs (lender fees, title, appraisal, prepaid items). Sellers typically pay real estate agent commissions (3–6%) and transfer taxes in some states. In competitive markets, buyers may cover all costs; in buyer's markets, sellers may offer concessions to help buyers with closing costs.