09/02/2026
The “Other Costs” section of your Loan Estimate is often misunderstood.
These charges can include government recording fees, prepaid homeowners insurance, daily interest, escrow deposits, and optional owner’s title insurance. Seeing a large number here does not automatically mean your lender is charging excessive fees.
In Part 3 of my First-Time Homebuyer Series, I explain where this money is going and why these amounts can change.
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Joshua Lopez, MBA
Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer & California Real Estate Agent
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