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Who pays for what Fees in Escrow

 

Who pays for what Fees in Escrow

The Buyer customarily pays for:

  • Lender title policy premiums
  • Escrow Fee - 50%
  • Document Preparation (if applicable)
  • Recording charges for all documents in buyer's name
  • Tax proration ( from date of acquisition)
  • All new loan charges
  • Interest on new loan from date of funding to 30 days prior to first payment date
  • Assumption/Change of Records fees for takeover of existing loans
  • Fire Insurance Premium for first year
  • Inspection Fees (roofing, property inspection, geological, etc.)


The Seller customarily pays for:

  • Owner's title insurance premiums
  • Escrow Fee 50%
  • Real Estate Commission
  • Documentary preparation fee for deed
  • Termite Inspection & Usually Section I (according to contract)
  • Documentary Transfer Tax ($1.10 per $1,000.00 of sales price)
  • Pay off all loans in seller's name
  • Interest accrued on existing loans
  • Statement Fees, Reconveyance Fees and any Prepayment Penalties
  • Any judgements, tax liens, etc. against the seller
  • Recording charges
  • Tax prorations (for any taxes unpaid at time of transfer of title)
  • Any unpaid Homeowner's dues
  • All delinquent taxes
  • Bonds or assessments (according to contract)