Loan-Related Closing Costs

Loan Origination Fee
This covers the administrative expenses in setting up (originating) and processing the loan. The loan origination fee may be a percentage of the mortgage amount or a fixed amount.

Discount Points (optional)
An option for the home buyer is to pay points to lower the interest rate at which the loan will be repaid.  Each point equals 1 percent of the mortgage amount.  For example: on a $150,000 loan, 1 point would equal $1,500.

Appraisal Fee
The fee for having the house appraised may be incorporated into the closing costs or payment may be required by the lender at the time the loan application is submitted, or paid directly to the appraisal company.

Credit Report
The lender uses a credit report to determine the creditworthiness of the loan applicant.  This fee is often paid when the loan application is submitted.

Pre-paid Interest
Typically, the buyer is required to pay interest on the mortgage loan to cover the time between the closing date and when the first mortgage payment period begins.  For example: If closing is on May 15.  Your first monthly payment begins to accrue interest on June 1 with your first mortgage payment due July 1.  At closing, an interest payment covering the accrual period between May 15 and May 31 may be required.

Escrow Account
At closing of escrow, a payment may be required to fund the escrow account if the lender is paying home insurance, property taxes and/or other expenses out of the escrow account.

We will be glad to answer any questions you may have with regards to closing costs and fees.