How do Closing Costs Work?

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"Closing Costs" are the fees that cover the various services involved in the sale of a home. Sellers & buyers negotiate to decide how to split these closing costs.

As you'll see below, many of the buyer's costs are related to the costs of originating the loan. At Mortgage X Change, we are highly experienced in residential mortgage lending, so we can provide you with a comprehensive list of closing costs related to your mortgage in your "Good Faith Estimate".

Good Faith Estimates (GFEs)

Buyers get a "Good Faith Estimate" of closing costs at the time the loan application is submitted to the lender. This closing cost estimate is based on the loan officer's past experience. Please note that while our GFEs are very accurate, we can't always predict your costs to the penny. We handle questions about these costs every day at Mortgage X Change, so please feel free to contact us if we can help answer your questions.

Below is a fairly general list of closing costs. We will provide you with a specific list of your closing costs when we provide your Good Faith Estimate.

Standard Closing Costs

Loan-Related Costs
  • Escrow Fees
  • Various Taxes
  • Loan Origination Fee
  • Points — A fee paid to lower your interest rate (optional)
  • Appraisal Costs
  • Pulling Your Credit Report
  • Interest Payment
Property Taxes
  • Recording Fees & Transfer Taxes
  • Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
  • Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
  • Title Insurance
  • Flood or Earthquake Insurance

Mortgage X Change can help you understand closing costs. Give us a call at (214) 383-9400.


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