Buyer Closing Costs Calculator

Question 1

Does the buyer pay closing costs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the buyer has to pay closing costs. Majority of the buyer’s closing costs are around their loan amount. The total amount of loan + non-loan costs can be 2%-5% of the home they are buying. Also, these closing costs differ from state to state, so in some states you might not have to pay a few closing costs. We have discussed the buyer’s closing costs in detail.

Question 2

What is included in closing costs for the buyer?

Accepted Answer

To summarize, the most common closing costs that a buyer has to pay are home inspection fee, appraisal fee, application fee, prepaid interests and insurance fees, HOA fees, HOA insurance fees, title search fees, etc. We have discussed all of these closing costs in detail.

Question 3

Why do buyers want sellers to pay closing costs?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes buyers want the sellers to pay the closing costs because they are not able to afford these extra expenses at the time of closing, and might ask for some seller concessions too. But, not to forget, sellers have their own set of closing costs to pay which can amount for up to 8%-10% of the home sale price. However, in some cases, just to expedite the home sale process, the seller might offer a few seller concessions to the buyer.

Question 4

Do home buyers always have to pay closing costs and realtor fees?

Accepted Answer

As a buyer, you will have to pay all or a few of the following closing costs – appraisal fee, home inspection fee, application fee, assumption fee, attorney fee, prepaid interest, origination fee, discount points, mortgage insurance application fee, upfront mortgage insurance, FHA, VA and USDA fee, property taxes, upfront HOA fee, homeowners insurance fee, title search fee, lender’s title insurance, and owner’s title insurance fee.

Question 5

Is it legal for a Buyer Agent to pay for house closing costs when purchasing a new house?

Accepted Answer

Agents or realtors can be really helpful in assisting you to choose the best option for you, however, these agents or realtors do not pay for house closing costs when purchasing a new house, the buyer and the seller themselves are responsible for paying their respective closing costs.

Question 6

What kinds of closing costs can I expect when purchasing my first home? Is there any way to mitigate them?

Accepted Answer

Read in detail about the closing costs that a buyer will normally have to pay.

You can fold these closing costs into your loan but that would mean you will have to pay higher interests. The seller can offer to pay a percentage of your closing costs, but that would depend on the type of your loan and your down payment.

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