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Understanding Closing Costs

Below is a list of potential closing costs on a HECM loan. The Fee Range shown will vary depending upon many factors. Please discuss these items with one of our loan officers for a greater understanding.

Item

HUD 1 Item

Explanation

Fee Range

Origination Fee

801

The origination fee covers a lender's operating expenses. Additional Info

2% loan amount. Minimum $2,000

Appraisal Fee

803

An appraiser is responsible for assigning a current market value to your home.

$300-$475

Credit report

804

Verifies any federal tax liens, or other judgments against the borrower

Under $20

Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP)

806

Fee payable to HUD for HECM loan for government guarantee. More Info

2% of loan

Flood Certification fee

808

Determines whether the property is located on a federally designated flood area

Under $20

Hazard Insurance Premium

903

Any unpaid property hazard Insurance premium.

Varies

Reserves Deposited With Lender

750

Not typical for Reverse Mortgage.

 

Escrow, Settlement or Closing fee

1101

Closing services to attorney or title insurance agency

$400-$700

Abstract Fee

1102

To obtain report of all documents of record affecting ownership interest to the property.

$75-$250

Title examination

1103

Fee to attorney or title company reviewing chain of title to issue title insurance

$150-$400

Document preparation fee

1105

Fee charged to prepare the final reverse mortgage documents, including the mortgage note and other recordable items

$85-$150

Attorney’s fees

1107

Preparation and/or legal review of closing documents

$125-$400

Title insurance

1109

A Lender’s Title Insurance Policy is required to protect the Lender against any loss arising from disputes over ownership of  property

Based upon loan amount and rate varies from state to state.

Recording fee

1200

Fee charged to record the mortgage lien with theCountyRecorder's Office

$50 to $150. Additional fee will be due in areas where additional doc stamps are required.

Location Survey

1301

Determines the official boundaries of the property.

Normally NOT required

Pest Inspection

1302

Determines whether the home is infested with any wood-destroying organisms

Normally NOT required.

Courier fee

1303

Covers the cost of any overnight mailing of documents between the lender and the title company

$25-$50