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Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: 562-799-1490
Phone: 714-892-2923
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Closing Costs Glossary
Buyers Closing Costs -Conventional Loan
The following is an example of fees / costs that a Buyer can expect to pay when purchasing a home with Conventional Financing :
  Escrow Fees :
  • Base Escrow Fee ($2.00/$1,000 of sales price plus $200.00)
  • Loan Tie-in Fee ($200.00) + $50.00 each additional loan
  • Messenger Fee for Loan Documents ($80.00)
  • Notary Fees paid to Notary ($10.00 per signature, maximum $50.00)
  • Audit Fee ($20.00)
  • Miscellaneous Fees - Buffer $350.00 (refunded if not used)
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      Title Fees :
  • Lenders Title Policy (see title chart / ALTA policy - charges vary from company to company)
  • Sub Escrow Fee ($65.00)
  • Endorsement Fee ($150.00 - $200.00)
  •     Recording Fees:  
      Grant Deed ($25.00)  
      Deed of Trust ($75.00)
      Miscellaneous Recording Fees (Quitclaim deed, etc. $20.00)
  • Title Company Wire Fee ($35.00)
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      Lender / Mortgage Fees :
  • Loan Origination Fee (1% of loan amt. or ask lender for quote)
  • Loan Discount (1.5% of loan amt. or ask lender for quote)
  • Appraisal Fee ($350.00 - $800.00)
  • Credit Report ($50 - $60.00 per person on new loan)
  • Lender's Inspection Fee ($75.00-$150.00)
  • Document Preparation Fee ($250.00 - $500.00)
  • Tax Service ($75.00)
  • Wire Fee to Lender ($25.00 - $100.00)
  • Prepaid Interest (Int. rate x loan amt. ) 12 ) 30 = per diem x # of days      used Max. 30 days)
  • *(contact your lender for an exact quote of lender      charges)  
     
     
      Other Fees / Charges :
  • Homeowners Association Fees, if any
  • Prorations / Impounds
  • Fire Insurance (get quote from ins. agent)
  • Flood Insurance (ordered only if required by lender)
  • Audit Fee ($20.00)
  • Miscellaneous Fees - Buffer $350.00 (refunded if not used)
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    Note : The above information is only an approximate estimate of fees that a buyer may be required to pay and cannot be guaranteed. Fees will vary depending on the type of transaction or loan a Buyer is entering into. This information is designed to assist the Buyer in estimating costs. For a more precise estimate of lender charges contact your lender. Be aware that lender, title company and escrow charges vary from company to company.
     
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