11/03/2026
Closing costs — the #1 surprise for first-time buyers. 📋 Here's the full breakdown. (Swipe!)
Closing costs are fees you pay on top of your down payment to finalize the purchase of your home. They typically run 2–5% of the purchase price.
On a $350,000 home, that's roughly $7,000–$17,500.
LENDER FEES:
Origination fee — what your lender charges to process the loan
Underwriting fee — cost of reviewing and approving your file
Discount points — optional, if you choose to buy your rate down
THIRD-PARTY FEES:
Title search and title insurance · Appraisal fee ($500–$700) · Home inspection ($300–$500) · Attorney or settlement fees · Recording fees
PREPAID ITEMS:
First year of homeowner's insurance · Property taxes (prorated) · Prepaid interest
GOOD NEWS: Sellers can contribute toward closing costs — up to 3% on conventional, up to 6% on FHA.
DM me "HOME" and I'll give you a real estimate before you write your first offer đź’™
Marissa Cantu | Mortgage Loan Originator
Bolt Mortgage | 346.214.5460
NMLS #2329977 | BOLT NMLS #2583440