Mortgage Settlement
Worksheet for Closing Costs and Fees
Use the Closing Costs Worksheet below to help you compare settlement costs from lenders and brokers.
Think about closing fees before you submit your purchase offer, and remember that many fees and charges are negotiable.
This guide should not be viewed as a replacement for professional advice...
Talk with attorneys, mortgage lenders, real estate agents, and other advisers for information about lending practices, mortgage instruments, and your own interests before you commit to a specific loan.
Items payable in advance |
Loan 1 |
Loan 2 |
Prepaid interest |
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Homeowner's insurance |
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Flood determination fee |
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Flood insurance (if needed) |
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Reserves |
Loan 1 |
Loan 2 |
Homeowner's insurance |
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Flood insurance (if needed) |
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PMI premium (generally 2 months, if required) |
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Property taxes |
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Other assessments |
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Title charges |
Loan 1 |
Loan 2 |
Abstract or title search |
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Title insurance |
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Title examination |
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Title insurance binder |
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Document preparation |
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Notary fees |
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Attorney's fees |
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Government recording and transfers |
Loan 1 |
Loan 2 |
Recording fees |
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City/county tax or stamps |
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State tax or stamps |
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Additional charges |
Loan 1 |
Loan 2 |
Survey |
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Pest inspection |
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Settlement or closing fee |
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Other (copying or courier fees) |
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Total estimated charges |
Loan 1 |
Loan 2 |
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