Buyer's Closing Costs 

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Your best bet is to get the Good Faith Estimate from your lender.

The Buyer can generally be expected to pay for:

• Title Insurance Premiums
• Escrow Fee
• Document Preparation Fee
• Notary Fees
• Recording Charges for all documents in the Buyer's name
• Interest on new loan from date of funding to 30 days prior to first payment
• All new loan charges - this could include a fee for credit reports, applications, etc.
• Tax Proration - a prorated amount from the date of ownership.
• Homeowner's Association Transfer Fee (if a condo, townhome or planned unit development)
• Home Warranty (most sellers in southern California are asked to pay for this item in a purchase contract)
• Any City Transfer Tax
• Fire Insurance Premium for the 1st year

All of your closing costs will be spelled out in your final closing statement provided by the escrow company.  Closing costs typically run 3 to 5% of the purchase price.  That is why it is important to meet with a lender in the beginning of your real estate adventure and look at the costs involved so you can make wise decisions.