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Customary Breakdown of Closing Costs

The following are the customary breakdown of closing costs, unless otherwise negotiated in the purchase contract differently.  These expenses are not intended to be all-inclusive.

EXPENSES CHARGED TO BUYER

  • 40% of the premium for standard coverage title insurance and any additional costs relating to the issuance of extended coverage policy (including lender's policy)

  • Cost of drafting of mortgage and note or agreement of sale

  • Cost of obtaining Buyer's consents

  • Buyer's notary fees

  • All recording fees excelpt to clear Seller's title

  • 50% of Escrow fee

  • Condominium and Association ownership transfer fees

  • FHA or VA discount points and any mortgage fees

EXPENSES CHARGED TO SELLER

  • 60% of the premium for standard coverage title insurance

  • Cost of drafting of conveyance documents and bills of sale

  • 50% of Escrow fee

  • Seller's notary fees

  • Cost of required staking or survey

  • Recording fees to clear Seller's title

  • FHA or VA mandatory closing fees

  • Conveyance tax (subject to Paragraph F7 of Purchase Contract)

  • FIRPTA (Federal withholding tax)

  • HARPTA (State withholding tax)

© 2014 by Grace R. Devera-Montano, Real Estate Agent. All rights reserved

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