About Closing Costs

"Closing Costs" are the fees that pay for the various services involved in the sale of residential real estate. Buyers & sellers negotiate these closing costs.

Many of the closing costs associated with buying a house are associated with getting the mortgage loan. At Secure Mortgage Company, we are highly experienced in residential mortgage lending, so we can provide you with a comprehensive report on mortgage-related costs in your "Loan Estimate".

Loan Estimate (LE)

Soon after you submit your application, we will give you a "Loan Estimate" of your costs. The closing costs enumerated in the Loan Estimate are estimated based on our experience with mortgage loans, but costs usually change by small amounts between the Loan Estimate (LE) and closing. We field questions about closing costs every day at Secure Mortgage Company, so please be sure to contact us if you have questions.

We've provided a general list of these costs below, but we'll give you a specific list of closing costs, with amounts, soon after you complete your loan application. At Secure Mortgage Company, we don't believe in surprises, so if your costs change, we will be sure to let you know immediately.

Standard Closing Costs

Loan-Related Costs
  • Taxes
  • Loan-related costs
  • Points — A fee paid to lower your interest rate (optional)
  • Appraisal Costs
  • Obtaining Your Credit Report
  • Up-front Interest Payment
  • Escrow Fees
Property Taxes
  • Insurance
  • Recording Fees & Transfer Taxes
Homeowners Insurance
  • Title Insurance
  • Flood / Quake Insurance if applicable
  • Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Secure Mortgage Company can help you understand closing costs. Give us a call: (713) 667-5472.

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