{"id":26932,"date":"2026-04-23T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=26932"},"modified":"2026-04-23T08:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:53:06","slug":"what-are-closing-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/what-are-closing-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Closing Costs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/homebuying-red-flags\/\">buying a home<\/a>\u00a0for the first time,\u00a0you\u00a0might have some questions\u00a0about the many steps involved. One of those being\u00a0paying\u00a0closing costs\u00a0\u2014\u00a0one\u00a0of the\u00a0final\u00a0tasks before\u00a0the keys to your new home\u00a0are\u00a0handed to you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what are closing costs,\u00a0who pays them,\u00a0and what do they\u00a0even\u00a0include?\u00a0This\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0guide\u00a0will help you understand\u00a0the ins and outs of closing costs,\u00a0so you can be prepared\u00a0for\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0to come.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are Closing&nbsp;Costs?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Closing\u00a0costs\u00a0are a collection of\u00a0one-time\u00a0fees and expenses that homebuyers\u00a0and sellers\u00a0pay before the home is officially\u00a0sold,\u00a0and ownership is transferred.\u00a0The costs are due at the end of the transaction along with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-much-should-you-have-for-a-down-payment\/\">down payment<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fees are charged by the lender,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/why-hire-a-real-estate-agent\/\">real estate agent<\/a>,\u00a0local governments,\u00a0and other parties involved\u00a0in\u00a0the homebuying\u00a0process.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Closing costs&nbsp;commonly&nbsp;include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attorney fees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application&nbsp;fees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property appraisal fees&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loan origination fees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recording fees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Every home loan looks different. As such,&nbsp;your closing costs&nbsp;will vary&nbsp;based on your loan amount, state, and type of loan.&nbsp;Before closing,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;receive a&nbsp;loan&nbsp;estimate&nbsp;and a&nbsp;closing disclosure that&nbsp;lays&nbsp;out each line item in detail&nbsp;for your&nbsp;review.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For full definitions&nbsp;of common&nbsp;closing&nbsp;fees, visit our <a href=\"#glossary-of-definitions\">glossary section&nbsp;below<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Pays Closing Costs?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The homebuyer typically pays\u00a0most of\u00a0the closing costs, with the seller picking up the tab\u00a0on a few fees, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/questions-to-ask-your-real-estate-agent\/\">real estate agent<\/a>\u00a0commissions\u00a0and transfer fees.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seller&nbsp;also may&nbsp;pay some of the closing costs&nbsp;as a concession, but&nbsp;that\u2019s&nbsp;often&nbsp;negotiated in the buying process&nbsp;and&nbsp;is more likely in&nbsp;a buyer\u2019s market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a full breakdown of who&nbsp;pays what&nbsp;for the&nbsp;closing costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Closing costs for&nbsp;the&nbsp;buyer:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Appraisal&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-to-improve-credit-scores\/\">Credit report<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lender origination and underwriting,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discount&nbsp;points (if chosen)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Title insurance for the lender&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part of the settlement fee&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recording fees related to the mortgage&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/what-is-homeowners-insurance\/\">Homeowners insurance<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepaid interest&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Escrow reserves&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspections&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Closing costs for&nbsp;the&nbsp;seller:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real estate agent commissions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer taxes and&nbsp;local fees where applicable&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Owner\u2019s title insurance in some markets&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part of the settlement&nbsp;fee&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prorated property taxes or HOA dues&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Closing Costs\u00a0for\u00a0Homebuyers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For homebuyers,&nbsp;average&nbsp;closing costs range from&nbsp;2&nbsp;percent&nbsp;to 5&nbsp;percent&nbsp;of the total loan amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example,\u00a0if\u00a0you\u00a0apply\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0$350,000\u00a0home loan, you can expect to pay between $7,000 and\u00a0$17,500\u00a0in closing costs\u00a0in addition to the down payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to&nbsp;Estimate&nbsp;Your&nbsp;Closing Costs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To\u00a0get\u00a0a quick estimate, start with a percentage range. For buyers, plan for\u00a02\u00a0percent\u00a0to 5\u00a0percent\u00a0of the purchase\u00a0price\u00a0for closing costs, plus your down payment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Closing-costs-2.jpg\" alt=\"A man points to his document with a pencil to the husband-and-wife couple.\" class=\"wp-image-26971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Closing-costs-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Closing-costs-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher-cost or high-tax areas often land on the upper end of the range, while some lender-fee-light scenarios or smaller\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/what-is-a-mortgage\/\">mortgages<\/a>\u00a0may be lower.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online mortgage closing cost calculators can help you budget. These tools typically ask for the home price, down payment, loan type, and ZIP code to estimate taxes, insurance, and fees. Use&nbsp;these tools&nbsp;early in your search to set savings&nbsp;goals&nbsp;and again after you receive your&nbsp;loan&nbsp;estimate to compare lenders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"glossary-of-definitions\"><strong>What\u2019s Included in Closing Costs? Glossary of Definitions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Closing costs bundle many line items. Not all apply to every transaction, but common charges include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appraisal fee:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pays a licensed appraiser to&nbsp;determine&nbsp;the home\u2019s market value for the lender.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home inspection:&nbsp;<\/strong>Optional but recommended for assessing&nbsp;the home\u2019s&nbsp;condition. Specialized inspections (pest, sewer, radon) may be&nbsp;separate.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credit&nbsp;report fee:&nbsp;<\/strong>A small charge for the lender to pull your official credit history for the loan application.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Origination and underwriting fees:&nbsp;<\/strong>The &#8220;administrative&#8221; costs charged by the lender for the work involved in processing, evaluating, and approving your loan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discount points:&nbsp;<\/strong>An optional upfront payment to the lender in exchange for a lower interest rate over the life of the loan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Title search and insurance:&nbsp;<\/strong>A title company reviews ownership history and issues policies protecting the lender (and optionally the buyer) against title defects.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Survey:&nbsp;<\/strong>A professional measurement that confirms property boundaries if required by the lender or customary in your area.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Escrow and settlement fees:&nbsp;<\/strong>Paid to the closing or escrow agent who coordinates documents and funds.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recording fees:&nbsp;<\/strong>Paid to the county to record the deed and, if applicable, the mortgage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transfer taxes:&nbsp;<\/strong>State, county, or city taxes on transferring property ownership where applicable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Homeowners insurance premium:&nbsp;<\/strong>Often collected upfront. Lenders usually&nbsp;require&nbsp;the first year\u2019s policy at&nbsp;closing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Property taxes:&nbsp;<\/strong>You\u2019ll&nbsp;likely pay&nbsp;a prorated&nbsp;portion&nbsp;of the year\u2019s taxes.&nbsp;They\u2019re&nbsp;often&nbsp;placed into an escrow account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private mortgage insurance (PMI) or upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP):<\/strong>&nbsp;Applies to certain loans with low down payments (less than 20&nbsp;percent).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attorney fees:&nbsp;<\/strong>Fees for legal counsel to review contracts and oversee the closing process (required&nbsp;in some states).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Homeowners\u00a0association (HOA) fees:\u00a0<\/strong>If the home is in a managed community, you may owe &#8220;membership&#8221; transfer fees and a prorated\u00a0portion\u00a0of the monthly or annual dues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Move&nbsp;Into&nbsp;Your New Home&nbsp;With&nbsp;Moving Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The homebuying process&nbsp;is full of tough tasks, like figuring&nbsp;out&nbsp;what&nbsp;are closing costs.&nbsp;After&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;over and you receive the keys to your dream home,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;time to move&nbsp;in. 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