Closing Costs Calculator

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Estimate total closing costs for a US home purchase — lender fees, title, escrow, prepaids, and commission. Every line item explained.

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📐 Closing Cost Formula

Loan Amount = Purchase Price × (1 − Down Payment %)
Origination Fee = Loan Amount × Origination %
Prepaid Interest = (Loan × Rate%) / 365 × Days
Escrow Deposit = (Insurance + Property Tax) / 12 × Reserve Months
Total = Lender Fees + Title/Settlement + Prepaids + Commission
Cash to Close = Down Payment + Total Closing Costs

What Are Closing Costs When Buying a House?

Closing costs are the fees and expenses paid at the settlement of a real estate transaction — the final step when ownership officially transfers from seller to buyer. For buyers, these costs are separate from and in addition to your down payment. They typically range from 2% to 5% of the purchase price, meaning a $400,000 home purchase can require $8,000–$20,000 in closing costs beyond your down payment.

Buyer vs. Seller Closing Costs

Buyers pay lender fees, title insurance (buyer's policy), escrow deposits, and prepaids. Sellers typically pay the real estate agent commissions (historically 5–6% of sale price, though this has changed post-NAR settlement in 2024) and their share of prorated property taxes. Sellers may also pay transfer taxes depending on the state.

How to Reduce Closing Costs

Shop multiple lenders — origination fees, discount points, and lender credits vary widely. Negotiate seller concessions as part of your offer (sellers can pay up to 3–6% of purchase price in concessions depending on loan type). Ask about a "no-closing-cost" mortgage, where the lender covers closing costs in exchange for a slightly higher interest rate (typically 0.125–0.375% higher).

Closing Costs by State — High vs. Low

States with the highest closing costs include New York (average 3.1% of purchase price), Pennsylvania (2.9%), and Connecticut (2.7%). States with the lowest include Indiana (0.9%), Missouri (1.0%), and Iowa (1.0%). The difference is driven by transfer taxes, attorney requirements, and local government recording fees.

How to Use the Closing Costs Calculator

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Enter the home purchase price

The purchase price is the base for percentage-based costs: lender origination fees (0.5–1%), title insurance (0.5–1%), and agent commissions (typically 2.5–3% per side).

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Enter loan amount and rate

Input the financed amount and interest rate to calculate prepaid interest (per-diem interest from closing day to end of month) and establish the escrow deposit amounts.

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Select buyer or seller view

Toggle between buyer and seller closing costs. Buyers pay lender fees, title insurance, and prepaid items. Sellers typically pay agent commissions, transfer taxes, and outstanding liens.

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Compare against your Loan Estimate

Your lender is required to issue a Loan Estimate within 3 business days of application — this document itemises all expected closing costs. Use it alongside this calculator to verify each line item.

Sources & Methodology

Calculations are based on the most current publicly available data from authoritative government and industry sources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Closing costs typically range from 2% to 5% of the purchase price for buyers. On a $400,000 home, that's $8,000–$20,000. Sellers typically pay 1–3% in closing costs plus 5–6% in real estate agent commissions. Costs vary significantly by state — New York and Pennsylvania tend to have higher costs; Indiana and Missouri tend to have lower costs.
Some lenders allow buyers to roll closing costs into the mortgage through a no-closing-cost loan. This increases your loan balance and interest paid over time. Alternatively, you can negotiate for the seller to pay some or all of your closing costs as part of your offer — this is called seller concessions.
Closing costs include: loan origination fees (0.5–1% of loan), appraisal ($300–$500), title search and insurance ($1,000–$2,500), attorney fees in some states ($500–$1,000), escrow/settlement fees ($500–$800), prepaid interest, homeowner's insurance premium, and property tax escrow deposits.
US closing costs typically range from 2–5% of the loan amount. On a $400,000 purchase with 80% LTV ($320,000 loan): expect $6,400–$16,000 in closing costs. Costs include: lender origination fees (0.5–1%), title insurance (~0.5%), appraisal ($500–$1,000), prepaid interest, property taxes (2–3 months escrow), and homeowners insurance prepayment.
For refinances: yes, most lenders allow rolling closing costs into the new loan balance. For purchases: closing costs generally cannot be added to the loan — they must be paid at closing. Exception: VA loans allow rolling the VA funding fee into the loan. Some lenders offer 'no-closing-cost' loans at a higher interest rate (typically 0.25–0.5% higher).
Buyers pay most closing costs (lender fees, title insurance, appraisal, prepaid escrow). Sellers typically pay: real estate agent commissions (2.5–3% each side, though this varies post-NAR settlement), their own attorney fees, and transfer taxes in some states. Buyers can negotiate seller concessions (seller pays some buyer costs) — common in buyer's markets.