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Estimated Closing Costs In The Dunwoody and North Dekalb County Area

Estimates are based on a $100,000 purchase price with a $95,000 mortgage

 

Common Disbursements

Lender Appraisal Fee           $250.00
Credit Report         35.00
Origination Fee (1%)           950.00
Settlement and Title Exam fees     550.00
Title Policy fee (lender policy only - owner's policy is discretionary)     190.00
Endorsement & Flood Certification Fees           20.00
Recording Fees     65.00
Tax Service Fee to Lender           75.00
Underwriting/Document Preparation Fee   250.00
                 
          Sub-total   $2,385.00
 
Other Fees If your down payment is less than 20% of the purchase price of the property, the mortgage will require private or government mortgage insurance depending on the type of loan. On government secured loans this will result in an additional out-of-pocket expense of 2.25% of the mortgage which is typically financed into the mortgage. Note: There is also a monthly 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. $ Varies
 
Property Tax Proration - Because property tax billing is a minimum of 6 months in arrears you will actually receive a credit at closing for taxes owed, but not yet billed. Assuming 7 months this will reduce your cash requirements at closing by about$ Varies  
 
Interest - Between the date of closing and, typically, the first of the next month you will be required to pay interest for the number of days left in the month of closing. With an 8% loan this would be a little less than $21 per day. Assume 5 days. $105.00
 
Home Owner's Insurance - You will have to arrange for property insurance and pre-pay a one year policy prior to closing. The annual rate for a basic policy is approximately $350.00
 
Escrow Account - If you use an escrow account to pay your taxes and insurance bills when they come due, your monthly mortgage payments will include a portion (1/12 of the annual bill) of the tax and insurance payments. Your lender will hold these funds in an escrow account until payment of the bills is due. You will also have to fund the initial establishment of the account. The amount of this initial establishment varies depending on the length of time between the closing date and the due date(s) for property taxes. The amount listed assumes an initial required deposit of approximately 4 months insurance and property taxes. $500.00
 
Other - If you agreed to pay "points" to improve your payment terms you will have $95,000 x (the points agreed) to due at closing $ Varies
 
Suggested cash on had at time of closing, excluding $5,000 down payment and any credit for earnest money - will be a minimum of ... Total $3340.00

*These figures are an estimate only. They are subject to change and it is recommended that you consult your lawyer for confirmation of your total costs.

Please Note: Closing costs can be negotiated with the lenders so it is recommended that home buyers obtain several good faith estimates before choosing a lender.

 

Karen Cannon

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