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Closing Costs

The typical closing costs that Benchmark Title & Escrow charges to handle the settlement of your property are listed below.

TITLE INSURANCE

Promulgated rate per the Department of Insurance
$5.75 per $1,000 of sale or refinance amount

SIMULTANEOUS LENDER / MORTGAGEE POLICY

$25 minimum with payment of full premium for Owner’s Title Insurance Policy

DEED DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX

Typically a seller cost based on the purchase price of the property.
The rate is $.70 per $100 of consideration/price paid.

MORTGAGE DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX

Typically a buyer cost based on the purchase price of the property.
The rate is $.35 per $100 of loan amount.

INTANGIBLE / COUNTY TAX

Typically a buyer cost or tax charged on all new loan amounts.
The rate is $.20 per $100 of loan amount.

RECORDING FEES

$10 for the first page
$8.50 each additional page

LENDER FEES

Can vary depending on the particular lender involved.
Typical fees include origination charges, underwriting fees, tax services fees, appraisal fees, etc.

NOTE

Fees may vary depending on the transaction involved, any applicable contract provisions or other factors.
Special rates or charges apply to short sales.

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