When First Time Buyers are preparing to purchase a home they usually only focused on the funds needed for the down payment, and are surprised to find out there are other funds required to purchase a property. These other Costs In Purchasing A House can some times cause especially First Time Buyers to become discouraged and postpone their home buying search. Therefore, it is important to discuss all funds required to purchase a property as early in the process as possible to avoid surprises later on.
The most common costs First Time Homebuyers do not think about are Closing Costs. Closing Costs not only come as a surprise to First Time Homebuyers, but the total amount of the Closing Costs can be a major shock. Yes, there are ways to cover Closing Costs without the Borrower(s) using their own funds, such as Seller Paid Closing Costs, and Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistant Programs (DAP), but the shock of hearing about these costs for the first time can really be sobering.
I am always prepared for this initial shock, and I know I have to take the time to fully explain these unexpected costs. When Closing Costs are explained correctly, and Borrowers understand them, and the initial shock normally goes away.
The bulk of Closing Costs are not Lender Fees. The bulk of the Closing Costs are third party fees which are mostly fixed fees, and generic to all mortgage loans. The exceptions would be funds required for escrows, points, title policy, and prepaid interest which fluctuate based on the price of the property. As a result the percentage of Closing Costs are higher on lower price properties than on higher price properties.
Below is a list of the Closing Costs most common to all mortgages.
- Application Fee/Processing Fee
- Appraisal Fee
- Attorney Fee
- Title Insurance Feed
- Flood Insurance Fee
- Recording Fees
- Daily Interest Charge
- Homeowners Insurance
- Credit Report
- Flood Certification
- Escrows:
- Taxes
- Homeowners
There could be other Closing Costs which are not part of every loan, and are more loan program specific such as:
- Points
- Funding Fees
- Condo Questionnaire Fee
- Re-inspection Fee
These costs can easily add up to several thousand dollars regardless of the loan size, because as I stated before most of these Closing Costs are fixed cost. When First Time Buyers hear about these unexpected Costs In Purchasing A House for the first time it is understandable why it can be really daunting for them. But as shocking as hearing about Closing Costs can be, finding out about costs they will incur before the Closing can be equally if not an even a bigger shock. I will cover these costs in a future blog "Up Front Costs In Purchasing A House".
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