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Updated about 7 years ago,
Are these closing costs high? Need opinions - Baltimore, MD
I'm looking to purchase my first deal in Baltimore, MD and have found a decent deal on a 3 bedroom for 79k that needs little work. The property should cashflow about $340/mo using property management and about $460/mo if i self manage. I got an approval letter from my local (national chain) bank and looking over the transfer/closing costs, they seem high to me with $15,800 down it's another $11,000 in charges and fees - so $26k out of pocket on an $79k house. Does this seem right or should I shop this deal around to see if I can get better terms.
Here are the numbers:
30 year loan at 5.125%
Purchase price: $79,000
Down payment: $15,800 - (20%)
Charges and reserves: $11,554 (outlined below)
1) Closing costs
- Origination fee: $1,235
- Discount points: $1,027
- Appraisal: $785
- Credit Report: $45
- Flood cert: $8
- Tax Service fees: $82.50
2) Title Charges
- Closing Fee: $450
- Lender Title insurance: $279.80
- Title search: $200
3) Prepaids
- Hazard Insurance premium $1,200
- Hazard Insurance $1,300
- Property Taxes $1,833
- Escrow Adjustment ($200)
5) Transfer charges
- Recording Fees $230
- Transfer Taxes $2,370
6) Settlement charges
- Owner Title Insurance $349