List Of Buyers’ Real Estate Closing Costs 

New Jersey

 

Type of Closing Costs Amount and Details
Lenders Costs:  
Application Fee $300 - $700 due with application
Credit Report $50 -$100
Appraisal $275 - $750
Tax Service Fee $100
Flood Certificate $40 required on all properties
PMI $_________ if mortgage exceed 80% of sale price
Mortgage origination points $_________ at settlement, .5-3% loan amount
Lock in fee $_________ 1% up front for anything over 60 days
FHA & VA funding fee $_________ based on loan amount
Pre-Paid & Escrows:  
Homeowners insurance $500 - $1900 One year paid in full
Homeowners $_________ One month in escrow
PMI $_________ If mortgage exceed 80%
Tax escrows $_________ 2 to 5 months, at closing
Interest adjustment $_________ at closing
Attorney Fees  
Fee $700 - $2000
Attorney/Lender review Fee $100 - $600 some lenders do not charge for this
Notice of settlement $10 - $50
Title Search $250 - $600
Title Insurance for NJ Rate per $1,000 or Fraction Thereof
  Policy #______________Basic__________Reissue
  0 - $100,000___________5.25___________4.25
  $100,000 - $500,000____4.00___________3.25
  $500,000 - $2,000,000___2.75___________2.25
  Over $2,000,000________2.25___________2.00
Survey $250 - $1,000 lower rate if recently surveyed
Recording Fees $40 - $90 deed and mortgage filed in County Court
Miscellaneous $_________ notary, courier fees
Other Items:  
Millionaires Tax 1% property selling for $1 million & up
Earnest Money $1,000 with contract ($5,000 with new construction)
Deposits $_________ deposit due 10 days after attorney review.
  $_________ remaining portion at closing in certified funds
Flood Insurance $500 - $1400 varies depending on flood classification
Home Warranty $_________ optional
Miscellaneous $_________ adjustments for oil, other credits to seller
Condo Fees  
Association Dues $_________ current monthly fee
Association Application $200 - $1000 paid to Management Co. or Association
Inspections  
Insect Infestation $40- $120 required by lender
Engineering $250 - $600 structural review (depend on # of rooms)
Oil Tank Test $300 check for leaks
Radon $90 - $200 standard test in NJ
Well Water Test $500 required by the State of NJ/DEP paid by the seller
Lead Paint $400 & up depends on the number of rooms
Septic $_________ required inspection
Oil Tank Scope $200 - $300 search for abandoned oil tank

* These are estimates and are subject to change without notice & are not guaranteed. 

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