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Old 02-17-2007, 07:01 PM
 
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I just did a little search to see if I find some info on closing costs in FL,didn't find much.

Im wondering because,my realtor has told me that at least here in the Miami area for a house in the 300k range,closing costs run around 15k.Is this true?

How is this exactly calculated?Are there set fees or based on sale price?Are closing costs similar throughout Florida?

15k seems a bit excessive to me,Im willing to cover some of the closing for a potential buyer but I want the lowdown.

Also,lets say someone buys a house paid cash,does this affect the closing costs?This I want to know because I plan on doing this and I need to know what I 'll have to lay out besides buying the house,which will effect the amount and size of a house I'll be able to buy.

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Old 02-17-2007, 07:09 PM
 
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I just did a little search to see if I find some info on closing costs in FL,didn't find much.

Im wondering because,my realtor has told me that at least here in the Miami area for a house in the 300k range,closing costs run around 15k.Is this true?

How is this exactly calculated?Are there set fees or based on sale price?Are closing costs similar throughout Florida?

15k seems a bit excessive to me,Im willing to cover some of the closing for a potential buyer but I want the lowdown.

Also,lets say someone buys a house paid cash,does this affect the closing costs?This I want to know because I plan on doing this and I need to know what I 'll have to lay out besides buying the house,which will effect the amount and size of a house I'll be able to buy.

thanks
I forget exactly but there are some routine fixed costs - for that lender - and then prorated taxes, water, electric, etc. which they calculate right down to the wire for closing day. But why don't you go onto any lender's website and "make believe" you're buying a house for $X and use the worksheet for good faith estimate. I know Countrywide has something like this. You'll have to play with the links a little bit. Also, there are some calculators and articles on Bankrate, Lending Tree and that sort.
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Old 02-17-2007, 07:32 PM
 
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I'd say that is VERY excessive! I am not familiar with the Miami area real estate closing costs but I've never heard of someone paying that much closing cost for a house that price - anywhere!
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Old 02-17-2007, 07:38 PM
 
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Part of that must be title insurance- an owners policy. Many feel that this is not necessary, but I sold a home in south FL that we had purchased through an estate and it was improperly titled before we bought it- the owners policy let me just close and go on with my life. Otherwise I would have had to track down out of state heirs and who knows what else.
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Old 02-18-2007, 05:05 AM
 
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prepays for insurances,taxes and HOA fees can also increase the closing costs.
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Old 02-18-2007, 11:19 PM
 
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Closing costs are normally 3-5% of the loan amount. She quoted you 5%, the maximum.
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Old 02-19-2007, 12:19 AM
 
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I have always been told that closing cost depend on how much of a down payment you make, and what kind of risk you are for the lender. Many people with excellent credit and a good down payment don't pay closing cost. Sometimes you can find a seller who will pay your closing cost for you.
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Old 02-19-2007, 07:00 AM
 
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Here is a breakdown of "fairly priced" closing costs:

Seller's Costs:

Owner's Title insurance (estimated) - .0055 x Purchase price, up to $1,000,000

Doc Stamps on Deed - .007 x Purchase price

Title search - $125
Title examiniation - $100

Closing Fee, Doc Prep - total should not be more than about $400

Record Deed - $10.00

Courrier Fees - $50.00

Real Estate Commission - .05 x Purchase price

Taxes and Assessments prorated for the year or term


Buyer's Closing Costs

Lender's Junk Fees - This is where most buyers get ripped off - If you are smart, have shopped around, you should be able to at least find a loan with 1 point origination fee, competitive interest rate, $300 appraisal, and no other Junk Fees. There are better deals to be had out there, but you need to know how to tap into some of the wholesale lenders.

Insurance prepaid - $2000

Escrows for taxes and insurance - variable cost depending on when you close

Mortgagee Title policy - $25 plus endorsements that shouldn't run more than $300 on a $400,000 house

Doc Prep, Closing Fee - no more than $400.00

Courrier Fee - $50

Prorated Taxes and Insurance - Variable

Mortgage and Note Doc Stamps and Intangible Tax - .0055 x loan amount

Survey - $275

Pest Inspection $125

Recording costs - $200


You should be able to plug in the price of the house you are buying in the above and figure out what a fair closing cost should be.

By the way, since the seller usually controls the place of closing (something that many realtors won't tell you), the seller can shop around for the best closing rates between title companies and attorneys. You can ask them for their "rate sheet" and legitimate places that know what they're doing won't have any problem providing you with this. It's a good way to do a little comparative shoping. As a buyer, you need to be smart about contolling the closing costs in the contract before you sign it. If you don't do this, then you may get a bunch of high priced closing costs crammed down on you at closing.

Also, people really need to shop the loan - the internet is a good place to start; many mortgage brokers get a big fat fee for nothing. The difference could mean as much as $10,000. I'm not here to plug companies or get business, so I won't give out any names on this - besides, the competitiveness of lenders is always changing, so you really need to do your own research.

P.S. If I left any legitimate cost out, just let me know and I'll include it on the list.
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Old 02-19-2007, 04:26 PM
 
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thanks for the replies
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Old 02-19-2007, 04:38 PM
 
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Sometimes you can find a seller who will pay your closing cost for you.
which as a seller right now,Im willing to negotiate given market conditions.This why I asked for help,to know what as a seller I'll have to pay at closing,and what a buyers costs might be.

This will determine how low and how much Im willing to negotiate.With what I'm seeing,me as the seller will already have to dish out around 4k...this effects my negotiating power.
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