buyers
This is a general guideline to closing costs. Consult your attorney for complete break out of the costs.
Condominiums
Own Attorney: 1600 and up Flat fee or hourly Fee.
Bank Fees: $700 - $800
Application Fee: $30 - $400
Processing Fee: $300 - $400
Appraisal Fee: $300-$1,500 (depending on sales price)
Bank Attorney: $600 - $700
Tax Escrows: 2 to 6 months
Recording Fees: $250-$750
Fee Title Insurance: Approx. $450 per $100,000 of sales price under 1M - +15% on $1M or more.
Mortgage Title Insurance: Approx. $130 per $100,000 of mortgage amount.
Municipal Search: $350-$500
Mansion Tax: 1% of entire purchase $1,000,000 or more.
NYC Mortgage Tax:
a. Mortgage less than $500,000 = 1.80%
b. Mortgage $500,000+ on 1-3 family residential dwelling = 1.925%
Nassau and Suffolk Counties Mortgage Tax:
a. 1-3 family residential dwelling = 0.80% on entire mortgage amount
b. 3 or more family residential dwelling, commercial or vacant land = 1.05% on entire mortgage amount
For New Development buyer pays NYS and NYC transfer tax for the seller -1.825% combined
Co-ops
Own Attorney: 1600 and up Flat fee or hourly Fee
Bank Fees: $300-$800
Application Fee: $300 - $400
Processing Fee: $300 - $400
Appraisal Fee: $300-$1,500 (depends on sales price)
Bank Attorney: $600 - $700
Lien Search: $200-$400
UCC-1 Filing: $100
Mansion Tax: 1% of entire purchase price $1,000,000 or more.
Townhouses and Single Family Homes
Own Attorney: 1600 and up Flat fee or hourly Fee
Bank Fees: $750
Application Fee: $300 - 400
Processing Fee: $300 - 400
Appraisal Fee: $300-$1,500 (depends on sales price)
Bank Attorney: $600 - $700
Tax Escrows: 2 to 6 months
Recording Fees: $200-$800
Fee Title Insurance: Approx. $450 per $100,000 of sales price under 1M - +15% on $1M or more.
Mortgage Title Insurance: Approx. $130 per $100,000 of mortgage amount.
Municipal Search: $350-$500
Mansion Tax: 1% of entire purchase where price is $1,000,000 or more.
