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Closing Cost Calculator
Estimate buyer closing costs line by line — origination, title, recording, appraisal, and escrows — and see the total cash you’ll need to close.
Purchase
Percent-based costs
Flat fees
Total closing costs$10,8003.1% of purchase price
Cash to close$80,800
Down payment$70,000
Loan amount$280,000
How to use this calculator
Enter the purchase price and down payment, then the percent-based costs (origination, title, recording) and flat fees (appraisal, inspection, attorney, escrows, other). The calculator totals your closing costs, shows them as a percent of price, and adds your down payment to give total cash to close.
What the metrics mean
- Closing costs — the fees and prepaids due at closing, separate from the down payment.
- Loan origination — the lender’s fee, charged as a percent of the loan amount.
- Title insurance — protects against defects in the property’s title; usually priced on value.
- Cash to close — down payment plus all closing costs — the total you bring to the table.
Frequently asked questions
- How much are closing costs?
- Buyer closing costs typically run 2–5% of the purchase price. They include loan origination, title insurance, recording and transfer taxes, appraisal, inspection, attorney or settlement fees, and prepaid escrows.
- What is cash to close?
- Cash to close is the total you bring to closing — your down payment plus all closing costs, minus any credits. This calculator adds the down payment to the itemized costs to show that figure.
- Which closing costs are based on the loan vs the price?
- Loan origination is charged as a percent of the loan amount. Title insurance, recording, and transfer taxes are usually based on the purchase price. Appraisal, inspection, and attorney fees are typically flat.
- Are closing costs negotiable?
- Some are. You can shop title and settlement providers, and sellers sometimes contribute toward buyer closing costs as a concession. Origination points and prepaids vary by lender and loan.
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