What are Closing Costs?

All residential real estate transactions involves costs. Buyers and sellers usually share these costs, as the sales contract specifies.

Many of the closing costs associated with buying a home are associated with getting the mortgage. At Nationwide Home Loans, we are highly experienced in mortgage lending, so we can compile a comprehensive report on mortgage-related costs in your "Loan Estimate".

The Loan Estimate (LE)

Buyers get a "Loan Estimate" of closing costs at the time the loan application is submitted to the lender. The closing costs specified in the LE are estimated based on our experience with mortgage loans, but costs usually vary a little bit between the LE and closing. We field buyers' questions about closing costs every day at Nationwide Home Loans, so please feel free to contact us if we can help answer your questions.

We've provided a general list of closing costs below, but we'll provide you a specific list of closing costs, with amounts, soon after you have completed your loan application. At Nationwide Home Loans, 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
  • Points — lower your mortgage interest rate (optional)
  • Appraisal Costs
  • Credit Report
  • Up-front Interest Payment
  • Escrow Account
  • Taxes
  • Costs associated with "originating" your loan
Property Taxes
  • Recording Fees and Transfer Taxes
  • Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
  • Title Insurance
  • Flood or Earthquake Insurance if applicable
  • Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Nationwide Home Loans can answer questions about these closing costs. Call us: 5626935048.

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