Transaction Planning

Closing Cost Calculator

Estimate buyer or seller closing costs with a clear state-level breakdown.

Estimated Buyer Costs

$10,404

2.6% of home price in Texas

Property & Loan
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No transfer tax in Texas
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Category Breakdown

Lender Fees $3,750
Title & Attorney $2,160
Government & Taxes $150
Inspections & Other $850
Prepaid Items $3,494

Itemized Costs

Loan Origination Fee
1% of loan, usually negotiable
$3,200
Appraisal Fee
Required by lender
$500
Credit Report
Per borrower
$50
Title Search
Ownership verification
$400
Title Insurance (Lender)
Required by lender
$960
Title Insurance (Owner)
Optional, recommended
$800
Recording Fees
County recording
$150
Home Inspection
Strongly recommended
$450
Survey
May be lender-required
$400
Prepaid Interest
Approx. 15 days
$894
Homeowners Insurance (1yr)
Paid at closing
$1,500
Property Tax Escrow
Approx. 3 months
$1,100
Total $10,404

Cash Needed At Closing

Down Payment (20%) $80,000
Closing Costs $10,404
Total Cash Required $90,404

Ways To Reduce Costs

Shop multiple title insurance providers before selecting one.
Negotiate loan origination and lender processing fees.
Ask for seller concessions when market conditions allow.
Closing near month-end usually lowers prepaid interest.

Frequently Asked Questions