Who Pays for What?
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Typical Seller Costs
- Loan payoff
- Real estate commissions
- Owner’s title policy premium
- Current year real estate tax proration (per contract)
- Prior year’s outstanding property taxes
- Tax certificate
- Record release of existing lien
- Attorney document preparation fees
- 1/2 Escrow fees
- Guaranty fees
- Homeowners’ association fees
- Any other costs specified in the contract
Typical Buyer Costs
- Loan title policy and endorsements
- Record warranty deed
- Record deed of trust
- Guaranty fee
- Homeowners’ association fees
- Inspection cost
- Courier fee
- 1/2 Escrow fees
- Any other costs specified in the contract
Typical Lender Fees- Paid by Borrower
- Loan origination and/or discount fee
- Hazard insurance and tax escrow
- Credit report
- Lender document preparation
- Mortgage insurance premium
- Appraisal fees
- Flood certification
- Tax service fee
- Miscellaneous loan fees
Items Negotiated Under Contract
- Homeowners’ association transfer fee
- Termite inspection
- Home warranty
- Survey
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