What are Closing Costs?

Every home sale involves certain fixed costs. Buyers and sellers usually split these closing costs, as specified in the real estate sales contract.

Many of the costs associated with buying a home are associated with getting a mortgage loan. At Metro Mortgage, we are highly experienced in mortgage lending, so we can provide you with a comprehensive list of closing costs related to your mortgage in your "Loan Estimate".

Loan Estimate (LE)

Soon after you submit your application, we will give you the "Loan Estimate" of your costs. The closing costs spelled out in the Loan Estimate are estimated based on Metro Mortgage's experience with mortgage loans, but costs often vary by small amounts between delivery of the Loan Estimate (LE) and closing. We go over Loan Estimates with buyers every day, so we'd be glad to answer any questions you have about closing costs.

Below is a fairly general list of costs for buying residential real estate. We will provide you with a specific list of your closing costs when we deliver your Loan Estimate.

Standard Closing Costs

Loan-Related Costs
  • Appraisal Costs
  • Obtaining Your Credit Report
  • Interest Payment
  • Escrow Fees
  • Various Taxes
  • Loan-related costs
  • Points — These are costs you pay up-front to lower your mortgage interest rate (optional)
Property Taxes
  • Transfer Taxes & Recording Fees
  • Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
  • Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
  • Title Insurance
  • Flood or Quake Insurance if applicable

At Metro Mortgage, we answer questions about closing costs every day. Give us a call: 866-300-1550.

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