Free Closing Cost Calculator

Estimate total closing costs for a home purchase including lender fees, title fees, prepaid items, and government charges.

USD
USD
%
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD

Total Closing Costs

$8,600

Closing Costs as % of Price2.46%
Total Lender Fees$3,300
Title & Government Fees$2,500
Total Prepaids / Escrow$2,800

Total Closing Costs vs Prepaid Property Tax (months)

Understanding Closing Costs

Closing costs are fees and expenses paid at settlement when a real estate transaction is finalized. They typically range from 2% to 5% of the home purchase price.

Major Categories

  • Lender fees: Origination charges, appraisal, credit report, underwriting
  • Title and government fees: Title search, title insurance, recording fees, transfer taxes
  • Prepaids and escrow: Upfront property tax, homeowner insurance, and prepaid interest
  • Who Pays What

    Buyers typically pay lender fees, prepaids, and a portion of title costs. Sellers often cover agent commissions and transfer taxes, though everything is negotiable.

    Example Calculation

    A $350,000 home with a $280,000 loan. Origination fee 1%, appraisal $500, title insurance $1,500, attorney $800, recording $200, 3 months tax at $350/mo, 14 months insurance at $125/mo.

    1. 01Origination fee: $280,000 x 1% = $2,800
    2. 02Lender fees: $2,800 + $500 = $3,300
    3. 03Title & government: $1,500 + $800 + $200 = $2,500
    4. 04Prepaid taxes: 3 x $350 = $1,050
    5. 05Prepaid insurance: 14 x $125 = $1,750
    6. 06Total prepaids: $1,050 + $1,750 = $2,800
    7. 07Total closing costs: $3,300 + $2,500 + $2,800 = $8,600
    8. 08As percentage of price: $8,600 / $350,000 = 2.46%

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Related Calculators