Closing Costs for Residential Real Estate Transactions

"Closing Costs" are the fees that pay for various services involved in the sale of a home. Sellers and buyers often negotiate to decide how to share these closing costs.

As you'll see below, many of the costs result from getting your loan. At Secure Mortgage Company, we are highly experienced in residential mortgage lending, so we can provide you with a comprehensive list of mortgage-related closing costs in your "Loan Estimate".

Loan Estimates (LEs)

Very soon after you apply for a loan, we will provide you with a "Loan Estimate" of your closing costs. The closing costs enumerated in the Loan Estimate are estimated based on Secure Mortgage Company's experience with mortgage loans, but costs often vary a little bit between delivery of the Loan Estimate (LE) and closing. We review LEs with buyers every day, so we'd be glad to answer your questions about closing costs.

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

Standard Closing Costs

Loan-Related Costs
  • Points — lower your mortgage interest rate (optional)
  • Appraisal Fee
  • Credit Report
  • Up-front Interest Payment
  • Escrow Account
  • Various Taxes
  • Loan-related costs
Property Taxes
  • Transfer Taxes & Recording Fees
  • Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
  • Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
  • Title Insurance
  • Flood or Earthquake Insurance if applicable

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

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