How much are closing costs, on a $130k house?

Ian Jones
Home Buyer
Salem, VA

I'm curious to know how much closing costs are on a $130k, house. Is there any way of calculating this?
I know there has to be a title search, and inspections, and then there is the closing company which actually does the closing.
Can anyone explain what's covered in closing costs and how much I might be looking at paying?

Answers (1)
Maria Hughes
Agent
State College, PA
FIRST ANSWER

A good rule of thumb to calculate estimate of closing costs is use 6% of the sales price. So for a 130K property the estimated closing costs will be $7800.

Other fees included are your bank fees and if in your area you have transfer tax.

Depending if you plan on escrowing your taxes, you will have pre-paids to pay at closing. Pre-paids are monies collected at closing for your taxes and insurance. They are required to have money available for when taxes and insurance are due.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Sat Oct 17 2009, 11:15

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