What are Closing Costs?

"Closing Costs" are the fees which pay for the various services involved when you sell or buy residential real estate. Buyers & sellers usually negotiate to decide how to share these closing costs.

Many of the costs associated with buying a house are associated with getting a mortgage. Since Metro Mortgage is highly experienced with mortgages & closings, we are closing cost experts.

Loan Estimates (LEs)

Soon after you submit your application, we'll give you a "Loan Estimate" of your closing costs. This closing cost estimate comes out of the loan officer's past experience. Please note that while our LEs are very accurate, we can't always predict closing costs to the penny. We handle questions about these costs every day at Metro Mortgage, so please feel free to ask if you have questions.

We've provided a general list of closing costs below, but we'll provide you a specific list of closing costs, with amounts, soon after you have completed your application. At Metro Mortgage, 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
  • Getting YourCredit Report
  • Up-front Interest Payment
  • Escrow Account
  • Various Taxes
  • Costs associated with "originating" your loan
  • Points — lower your interest rate (optional)
  • Appraisal Costs
Property Taxes
  • Insurance
  • Recording Fees and Transfer Taxes
Homeowners Insurance
  • Title Insurance
  • Flood or Quake Insurance
  • Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Metro Mortgage can answer questions about these closing costs. Call us at 866-300-1550.

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