Closing costs on a $350,000 house typically run $10,500 to $21,000 (3-6% of the purchase price). Here’s the complete breakdown.

Buyer Closing Costs Breakdown

Cost Type Low Estimate Typical High Estimate
Loan origination fee (1%) $2,800 $3,500 $3,500
Appraisal $450 $575 $800
Credit report $30 $50 $75
Title insurance $800 $1,300 $2,000
Title search & exam $300 $450 $700
Attorney fees $500 $1,000 $1,500
Recording fees $100 $175 $350
Survey $350 $500 $800
Home inspection $350 $500 $700
Escrow/title company fees $500 $800 $1,400
Total fees $6,180 $8,850 $11,825

Prepaid Items (Held in Escrow)

Item Low Estimate Typical High Estimate
Property tax (3 months) $525 $875 $1,750
Homeowners insurance (1 year) $1,400 $2,450 $4,200
Prepaid interest (15 days) $470 $960 $1,175
Total prepaids $2,395 $4,285 $7,125

Total Cash Needed at Closing

Down Payment Closing Costs Total Cash Needed
3% ($10,500) $13,135 $23,635
5% ($17,500) $13,135 $30,635
10% ($35,000) $13,135 $48,135
20% ($70,000) $13,135 $83,135

Closing Costs by State (on $350K)

State Avg. Closing Cost % of Price
Missouri $9,450 2.7%
Indiana $10,150 2.9%
Texas $14,700 4.2%
California $16,800 4.8%
New York $21,000 6.0%

Ways to Reduce Closing Costs

Strategy Potential Savings
Shop lender fees $500-1,500
Negotiate seller credits $3,000-10,500
No-closing-cost mortgage (higher rate) Full cost rolled in
Ask seller to pay portion 3-6% of price
Close at end of month Reduce prepaid interest

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