Closing Costs for Residential Real Estate Transactions

"Closing Costs" are the fees which cover the various services involved in the sale of residential real estate. Sellers and buyers usually negotiate to determine who will pay different portions of these costs.

As you'll see below, many of the buyer's closing costs cover the costs of getting the loan. Since Selectplus Lending is highly experienced with closings and mortgages, we are closing cost experts.

Loan Estimates (LEs)

Very soon after you apply for a loan, we'll provide you with a "Loan Estimate" of your closing costs. The closing costs enumerated in the Loan Estimate are estimated based on Selectplus Lending's experience with mortgage loans, but costs usually vary by small amounts between the Loan Estimate (LE) and closing. We will be glad to review the "Loan Estimate," answering questions and highlighting costs that sometimes vary a little bit at closing.

We've provided a general list of these costs below, but we will give you a specific list of closing costs, with amounts, very soon after you have completed your loan application. At Selectplus Lending, we don't believe in surprises, so if your costs change, we will be sure to let you know immediately.

Standard Closing Costs

Loan-Related Costs
  • Up-front Interest Payment
  • Escrow Account
  • Various Taxes
  • Costs related to "originating" your loan
  • Points — lower your mortgage interest rate (optional)
  • Appraisal Costs
  • Credit Report
Property Taxes
  • Recording Fees and Transfer Taxes
  • Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
  • Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
  • Title Insurance
  • Flood or Quake Insurance

Selectplus Lending can answer questions about these closing costs. Call us: (818)645-7035.

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