Estimates Closing & Carrying Cost

EXAMPLE Buyer's Closing Cost

EXAMPLE Buyer's Settlement Statement 1

EXAMPLE Carrying Cost

  • Mortgage
  • Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) if under 20%
  • Homeowners' Insurance - High Fire Area, Flood insurance...
  • Property Tax
  • Maintenance
  • HOA fees
  • Special Assessments
  • Electrical and Gas
  • Water
  • Garbage
  • Internet
  • Gardiner
  • Toll roads (Not a direct cost but one to know, in other states like Florida.)

 

 

Example

Suppose you own a home with:

  • Mortgage: $4,790/month
  • Property taxes: $950/month
  • Insurance: $150/month
  • Maintenance reserve: $300/month
  • Utilities: $250/month
  • Water & Garbage: $80/month
  • Internet $75/month

Your monthly carrying cost would be approximately $6,595.

For budgeting purposes, many homeowners set aside 1%–3% of the home's value per year for maintenance in addition to mortgage, taxes, and insurance.

 

 

These are just estimates and are net meant to be legal advice.  Please contact a lender for better estimates for your particular home.

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