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Many people are aware that they will need to pay closing costs when buying a home. However, one is rarely aware of what they are paying or how much it will come to. Closing costs include but are not limited to:
? A loan origination fee: The loan origination fee covers the expenses incurred by the bank for processing your application, or the origination of your loan. The fee covers the salary of the loan officer, the cost of paperwork, and any other costs incurred by the lender in the process of doing business with you. This is usually a set rate predetermined by the bank.
? Discount points: A Discount point is money you pay to lower your interest rate. Each point is equal to one percent of the loan amount. If you plan to stay in your home for an extended period, it is advantageous to pay points in order to lower your interest rate. Paying points is sometimes mandatory in securing a home loan especially during times when loans are in high demand. As a borrower, you will want to search for a loan with no mandatory points. Discount points are sometimes hidden in the loan origination fee.
? Appraisal fee: The appraisal fee ranges from $300 to $500 depending upon the size and location of the home. The appraiser is an independent contractor hired to determine the value of the property for the bank.
? Title search: The title search is a search of public records to determine the legal ownership of property. A title company or an attorney performs the title search. They research information about owner, possible liens on the property, and any judgments against the former property owners. This assures the bank that there will be no future claims on the property.
? Title insurance: Title Insurance policies typically insure a homebuyer against any title-search errors or mistakes and against loss due to disputes over property ownership. Title Insurance can additionally offer protection to the lender under similar circumstances. The cost of title insurance is usually a set value per thousand of dollars of the total loan amount.
? Survey: A surveyor measures the land and creates a map or plat of the property and its boundaries. The plat will also include the locations and dimensions of any structures on the land.
? Taxes: Property taxes, also called real estate taxes and are paid to the local taxing authority or municipality. The amount you pay can generally be deducted from your federal income taxes. Property taxes are based on a percentage of your homes value.
? Deed recording fee: This fee covers the cost of recording the deed. The deed is the document detailing the description of the property and its transfer form the seller to the buyer. If is then with the local municipality as evidence of ownership.
? Credit report charges: You are also charged for the cost of the banks securing your credit report. The lender uses the credit report to determine your creditworthiness. |
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