Closing Costs Estimator
Estimate your total mortgage closing costs and cash needed at closing, including lender origination fees, title insurance, transfer taxes, and prepaid property taxes and insurance.
Closing Costs Formula
This calculator sums the major categories of one-time fees due at a mortgage closing — lender fees, title-related charges, government transfer taxes, and prepaid escrow items — to estimate total closing costs and the total cash needed to close.
Closing costs typically range from 2% to 5% of the home's purchase price, though this varies widely by state due to differences in transfer taxes, title insurance rates, and recording fees. 'Other fixed fees' in this calculator covers items such as appraisal, credit report, attorney, recording, and underwriting fees that are usually flat dollar amounts rather than percentages of the loan or price.
How to Use the Closing Costs Estimator
Enter the home price and down payment percentage
This determines your loan amount, which several fees are based on.
Enter lender and title fee percentages
Add your estimated origination fee percentage (often 0.5-1% of the loan) and title insurance percentage (commonly 0.5-1% of the home price).
Enter your state's transfer tax percentage
Transfer taxes vary significantly by state and locality — check with your title company or county for your exact rate.
Enter other fixed fees
Add a lump sum for appraisal, credit report, attorney, recording, and other flat-fee closing charges.
Enter prepaid items
Add your property tax rate, annual homeowners insurance, and the number of months of taxes/insurance your lender requires upfront in escrow.
Click Calculate
View your total closing costs, closing costs as a percentage of price, and total cash needed at closing including your down payment.
Real-World Scenario Example
"A buyer purchases a $350,000 home with 10% down, a 1% origination fee, 0.5% title insurance, 0.5% transfer tax, $1,500 in other fixed fees, and 3 months of prepaid taxes and insurance."
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Result
Total closing costs come to roughly $8,540 (about 2.4% of the home price), bringing total cash needed at closing — including the $35,000 down payment — to approximately $43,540.
Important Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates for educational and planning purposes only and is not a Loan Estimate or Closing Disclosure. Actual closing costs vary by lender, location, loan program, and transaction details. Refer to your official Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure for exact figures.
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