How do Closing Costs Work?

"Closing Costs" are the fees that pay for various services involved in the sale of residential real estate. Buyers and sellers almost always negotiate to determine who will pay different portions of these closing costs.

As you'll see below, many of the closing costs result from getting your mortgage loan. At Bright Vision Mortgage, we are highly experienced in residential mortgage lending, so we can compile a comprehensive list of costs related to your mortgage in your "Loan Estimate".

Loan Estimate (LE)

Buyers get a "Loan Estimate" of closing costs around the time the loan application is submitted to the lender. The closing costs enumerated in the Loan Estimate are estimated based on Bright Vision Mortgage's experience with mortgage loans, but costs usually change a little bit between delivery of the Loan Estimate (LE) and closing. We explain Loan Estimates with buyers every day, so we'd be glad to answer the you have about closing costs.

We've provided a general list of these costs below, but we will give you a specific list of closing costs, with amounts, very soon after you have completed your loan application. At Bright Vision 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
  • Escrow Fees
  • Taxes
  • Costs associated with "originating" your loan
  • Points — lower your mortgage interest rate (optional)
  • Appraisal Costs
  • Pulling Your Credit Report
  • Interest Payment
Property Taxes
  • Insurance
  • Recording Fees & Transfer Taxes
Homeowners Insurance
  • Title Insurance
  • Flood or Quake Insurance if applicable
  • Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

At Bright Vision Mortgage, we answer questions about closing costs every day. Give us a call at 9043423622.

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