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Estimated Closing Costs In The Seattle Area

Estimates are based on a $250,000 purchase price with a mortgage.

 

Common Disbursements

Lender Appraisal Fee           $300.00
Credit Report         50.00
Mortgage Survey Fee           125.00
Mortgage Tax     253.00
Title Policy fee     1060.00
Escrow Closing Fee           544.00
Recording Fees     55.00
Administrative Fee           200.00
Flood Certification Fee   25.00
                 
          Sub-total   $2612.00
 
Other Fees - If your down payment is less than 20% of the purchase price of the property, the mortgage will require PMI/MIP insurance. This will result in an additional out-of-pocket expense of 2.25% of the mortgage. This upfront cost can be financed into the mortgage $2,137.50
                   
There is also a monthly PMI/MIP insurance premium, which is added to the mortgage payment. This premium ranges from .5% of the mortgage value to .78% depending on the size of down payment.  
 
Property Tax Adjustment - Between the date of possession and the time your first mortgage payment is due you will be required to pay Interest for the number of days left in the month of closing.  
 
Insurance Adjustment - You will have to arrange for property insurance prior to the date of possession.The annual rate for a basic policy is approximately $467
 
Suggested cash on had at time of closing, excluding down payment - a minimum of ... Total $5,216.50



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