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Closing Costs Calculator — All-In Estimate Before You Sign

Estimate your total closing costs on a home purchase by major component: lender fees, title insurance, escrow, prepaid items, and government taxes. Know what to expect before you get to the closing table.

Quick answer: Closing costs are the lender, title, escrow, prepaid, and government charges due when buying or refinancing a home. They commonly run a few percent of the loan or purchase price.

Total Closing Costs

$11,500

Total Closing Costs

$11,500

Down Payment

$90,000

Loan Amount

$360,000

Illustrative Lender Fees (1% of Loan)

$3,600

Where your closing costs go

$11,500total

Lender fees$3,600

Title insurance$2,250

State transfer tax$2,250

Prepaid escrow$2,250

Appraisal & inspection$800

Recording & other$350

Total$11,500

Down Payment: $90,000Loan Amount: $360,000Illustrative Lender Fees (1% of Loan): $3,600Illustrative Appraisal and Inspection: $800

Illustrative Appraisal and Inspection

$800

Title Insurance

$2,250

State Transfer Tax

$2,250

Illustrative Prepaids and Escrow

$2,250

Illustrative Recording and Other Fees

$350

As % of Loan

3.19%

Total Cash to Close

$101,500

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Total closing costs: $11,500, or 3.19% of loan.

Including the entered down payment, modeled cash to close is $101,500. Replace every assumption with the Loan Estimate and local quotes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

What are typical closing costs on a home purchase?

Closing costs generally range from 2-5% of the loan amount. Major components: origination fee (0.5-1%), title insurance ($1,000-$3,500 depending on home value and state), escrow/settlement fee ($500-$2,000), prepaid interest, homeowners insurance prepaid, and property tax escrow. Government recording fees and transfer taxes vary significantly by state.

Can closing costs be negotiated or rolled into the loan?

Lender fees (origination, underwriting, application) are negotiable — shop at least 3 lenders and compare Loan Estimates. Title and settlement fees have some flexibility. Transfer taxes and recording fees are fixed by state law. With sufficient equity or a higher rate, you can often roll closing costs into the loan via a no-closing-cost mortgage, but you pay more interest over time.

Is the Closing Costs Calculator — All-In Estimate Before You Sign free to use?

Yes. SwitchWize calculators are free, and you do not need an account to run scenarios or view the result.

Does using the Closing Costs Calculator — All-In Estimate Before You Sign affect my credit score?

No. Using a calculator does not trigger a credit check. A credit impact can occur only if you apply directly with a lender, card issuer, or provider.

Are the results personalized financial advice?

No. Calculator outputs are educational estimates based on the inputs you enter. Review assumptions and confirm terms directly with providers before making a financial decision.

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Yes. Money Map is the broader diagnostic path: it compares savings, mortgage, cards, and debt so you can see whether this calculator result is your highest-impact next move.

Why This Matters

Most buyers underestimate closing costs, which typically run 2-5% of the purchase price. On a $400,000 home that is $8,000-$20,000 due at closing in addition to your down payment. This calculator breaks down every major category so you can budget accurately and compare lender Loan Estimate disclosures against realistic benchmarks.