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MORTGAGE BASICS<\/h3>\n

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Closing Cost<\/h2>\n

A closing cost is a payment required to finalize a home loan and is separate from a down-payment. Read about closing cost, their purpose, how you can pay them and more by clicking learn more below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“Closing” is the last step of buying and financing a home and when the property is officially transferred from the seller to you. At Closing you and all the other parties in the mortgage loan transaction sign the necessary documents.<\/p>\n

Your Closing may include some or all of these entities: real estate agents, your attorney, the seller\u2019s attorney, lender’s representative, title and escrow firm representatives, clerks, secretaries, and other staff. Closing can take anywhere from 1-hour to several depending on contingency clauses in the purchase offer, or any escrow instructions needing to be executed.<\/p>\n

Most paperwork in closing or settlement is done by attorneys and real estate professionals. You may or may not be involved in some of the closing activities; it depends on who you are working with.<\/p>\n

Prior to closing you should have a final inspection, or “walk-through” to insure requested repairs were performed, and items agreed to remain with the house are there such as drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.<\/p>\n

In most states the settlement is completed by a title or escrow firm in which you forward all materials and information plus the appropriate cashier’s checks or bank wire so the firm can make the necessary disbursement. Your representative will deliver the check to the seller, and then give the keys to you.<\/p>\n

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These are expenses you have to pay to state and local agencies, even if you paid cash for the house and didn’t need a mortgage:<\/p>\n

Transfer Taxes<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Required by some localities to transfer the title and deed from the seller to the buyer.<\/p>\n

Deed Recording Fees<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 To pay for the County Clerk to record the deed and mortgage, and to change the property tax billing.<\/p>\n

Pro-Rated Taxes<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Property taxes may need to be split between the buyer and the seller since they are due at different times of the year. For example, if taxes are due in October and you close in August, you would owe taxes for 2-months, and the seller would owe for the other 10-months. Pro-rated taxes are usually paid based on the number of days, not months of ownership. Some lenders may require you to set up an escrow account to cover these bills. If not, you may want to set one up yourself to insure the funds are set aside for these important expenses.<\/p>\n

State & Local Fees<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Other state and local mortgage taxes and fees may apply.<\/p>\n

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There may be expenses paid to others like agents, attorneys, inspectors or insurance firms, even if you paid cash for the property:<\/p>\n

Attorney Fees<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 You may want to hire an attorney when purchasing a home. They usually charge a percentage of the selling price up to 1%, or some work on an hourly basis or for a flat fee.<\/p>\n

Lender’s Title Insurance<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Even with a title search for any property obstacles, liens or lawsuits, many lenders require insurance to protect their mortgage investment. This is a 1-time insurance premium usually paid at closing, and is for the lender only, not the homebuyer.<\/p>\n

Title Search Costs<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Usually your attorney will perform or will arrange for the title search to ensure there are no obstacles such as liens or lawsuits regarding the property. Or you may work with a title company to verify a clear property title.<\/p>\n

Homeowner’s Insurance<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Most lenders require you prepay the first year’s premium for homeowners insurance, sometimes called hazard insurance, and must show proof of payment at the closing. This insures that the investment will be secured even if the property is destroyed.<\/p>\n

Real Estate Agent’s Sales Commission<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 The seller pays the real estate agent’s commission, and if one agent lists the property and another sells it, the commission is usually split. The commission is negotiable between the seller and the agent.<\/p>\n

Lender’s Attorney’s Fees\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u2013 For your attorney to draw-up documents and to ensure that the title is clear, and for representation at the closing.<\/p>\n

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Origination Fee<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 For processing the mortgage application there may be a flat fee, or a percentage of the mortgage loan.<\/p>\n

Credit Report<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Most lenders require a credit report on you and your spouse, or an equity partner. This fee is often a part of the origination fee.<\/p>\n

Points\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u2013 One point is equal to 1% of the amount borrowed and can be payable when the loan is approved either before or at closing. Points can be shared with the seller which is negotiable in the purchase offer. Some lenders will let you finance points which will add to the mortgage cost. If you pay the points up front they are tax deductible in the year they are paid. Different deductibility rules apply to second home loans.<\/p>\n

Document Preparation Fees<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 There are several documents and papers prepared during the home-buying process ranging from the application to the closing. Lenders may charge for this, or the fees may be included in the application and\/or attorney\u2019s fees.<\/p>\n

Appraisals<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Professional Appraisers can do a comparison of the value of the property to that of other recently sold neighborhood properties. Lenders want to be sure the property is worth the value of the mortgage loan.<\/p>\n

Private Mortgage Insurance<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 If your down payment is 20% or less, many lenders require that you purchase Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) for the loan amount. If you should default on your loan, the lender will recover their money. These insurance premiums will continue until your principal payments, plus the down payment equal 20% of the selling price and may continue for the life of the loan. The premiums are usually added to any amount you must escrow for taxes and homeowner’s insurance.<\/p>\n

Inspections Required by Lenders<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 The lender may require a Termite Inspection if you apply for a VA mortgage loan. In many rural areas a water test may be required to ensure the well and water system will maintain an adequate water supply to the house; for quantity not quality. Depending on the sales contract and property type, additional inspections may be required.<\/p>\n

Prepaid Interest<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 The first regular mortgage payment is usually due from 6-8 weeks from closings; however, interest costs begin at closing time. The lender will calculate the interest owed for that period of time, and that fraction of interest is sometimes due at closing.<\/p>\n

Escrow Account<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Lenders often require that you set-up an Escrow Account, where you will make monthly payments to, for taxes, homeowner’s insurance, and sometimes PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance). The amount placed in this account at closing depends on when property taxes are due and the timing of the settlement transaction. The lender can give you a cost approximation during the application process of your mortgage loan.<\/p>\n

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The major portion of other up-front expenses is the deposit or binder you make at the time of the purchase offer, the remaining cash down payment you make at closing, or can include:<\/p>\n

Inspections<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Lenders may require inspections, and you can make your purchase offer contingent based on satisfactory completion of some other inspections such as structural, water quality tests, septic, termite, roof and radon tests. You and the seller can negotiate these inspection fees.<\/p>\n

Owner’s Title Insurance<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 You may want to purchase title insurance in case of unforeseen problems so you’re not left owing a mortgage on property you no longer own. A thorough title search ensures a clear title.<\/p>\n

Appraisal Fees<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 You may want to hire an Appraiser either before you sign a purchase offer, or after reviewing the lender’s appraisal report. This fee is not necessary with GG Mortgage as we handle this for you.<\/p>\n

Money to the Seller<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 You’ll need to pay for items in the house you want that were not negotiated in the purchase offer such as appliances, light fixtures, drapes, lawn furniture, or fuel oil and propane left in tanks.<\/p>\n

Moving Expenses<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 If you are changing jobs, your new employer may pay for your relocation, otherwise you must figure in the moving costs such as truck rentals, professional movers, cash for utility deposits like telephone, cable, electricity, etc.<\/p>\n

Time Investment<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 One often overlooks major up-front costs in buying a home. The time and expenses invested in house-hunting, which can take up to 4-months, plus the time spent searching for the best mortgage for you, the right real estate agent, an attorney, and other related things that take up your valuable time.<\/p>\n

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The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) contains information regarding the settlement or closing costs you are likely to face. Within 3 business days from the time of your mortgage application, your lender is required to provide you a “Loan Estimate” which is an estimate of settlement or closing costs based on their understanding of your purchase contract. This estimate will indicate how much cash you will need at closing to cover prorated taxes, first month’s interest, and other settlement costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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