Typical Closing Costs on a New Mortgage:
Description of Fee Cost
Application Fee $150-$400
Appraisal $200-$400
Closing Fee $250-$350
Credit Report $15-$50
Document Prep Fee $150-$300
Flood Certification $10-30
Legal Fees $250-$750
Loan Origination Fee Usually 1% of the loan
Points Each point is 1% of the loan
Recording Fee $25-$50
Survey $150-$300
Taxes Varies (See more info below)
Termite Inspection $50-$100
Title Insurance Varies (See more info below)
Some loan costs, like interest on your loan and property taxes, must be put in escrow, meaning that you pay for them for a few months, up to a year in advance. The same is true for homeowners’ insurance, which covers the house in case of a fire or another disaster.
