Closing Costs

"Closing Costs" are the fees that cover various services involved in the sale of residential real estate. Sellers & buyers often negotiate these closing costs.

Many of the closing costs associated with buying a home are associated with getting a mortgage loan. Since Curtis Mortgage LLC is highly experienced with mortgages and closings, we can help you understand your closing costs.

Loan Estimates (LEs)

Buyers get a "Loan Estimate" of closing costs at the time the loan application is submitted to the lender. The closing cost estimate comes out of the loan officer's past experience. It's important to note that while our LEs are very accurate, we can't always estimate your closing costs to the penny. We will be glad to review the "Loan Estimate," answering questions and highlighting costs that can vary a little bit at the closing table.

Below is a generic list of costs for buying residential real estate. We will always provide a specific list of your closing costs when we deliver your Loan Estimate.

Standard Closing Costs

Loan-Related Costs

• Costs related to "originating" your loan
• Points — lower your mortgage interest rate (optional)
• Appraisal Fee
• Obtaining Your Credit Report
• Up-front Interest Payment
• Escrow Account
• Taxes

Property Taxes

• Recording Fees and Transfer Taxes
• Insurance

Homeowners Insurance

• Flood / Quake Insurance
• Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
• Title Insurance

Curtis Mortgage LLC can answer questions about these closing costs. Give us a call at 610-565-3600.