Buyer Closing Cost Calculator: Estimate Your Cash to Close

By the CallARealtor team · Published November 3, 2026 · Updated November 3, 2026

Published by the CallARealtor team · How we researchSources linked belowIndependent, not a brokerage or lender

Quick answer: Buyer closing costs include lender fees, appraisal, title insurance, government recording fees and transfer taxes, plus prepaid interest, tax and insurance. Your Loan Estimate lists the real amounts. Use this to plan before you get one.

Estimate your closing costs and cash to close

Example numbers are filled in. Change any of them and results update instantly.

Home price ($)

Down payment (%)

Interest rate (%)Example rate, not a quote. See the Freddie Mac weekly average.

Lender origination and points (% of loan)Example

Fees (all examples, edit to match your quotes)

Appraisal and credit report ($)

Title insurance and settlement (% of price)

Recording fees and transfer taxes (% of price)Varies widely by state and county

Inspection and other fees ($)

Property tax (% per year)

Insurance ($ per year)

Months of tax and insurance for escrow

Seller or lender credits ($)

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What buyers pay at closing

The CFPB lists common closing charges, including appraisal fees, tax service fees, title insurance, government taxes and prepaid property taxes, insurance and interest. Your lender must give you a Loan Estimate within three business days of your application, and a Closing Disclosure at least three business days before closing.

Assumptions

Every fee here is an example to help you plan, not a quote. Transfer taxes and title costs especially vary by state and county, and in some areas the seller pays part of them by custom.
Prepaid interest assumes 15 days between closing and the end of the month.
Credits you negotiate from the seller or lender are subtracted. Credits can come with a higher price or rate (CFPB).

Frequently asked questions

How much are closing costs for a buyer?

It varies a lot by state, loan and lender. Use your own quotes. Your Loan Estimate shows the lender's estimate on page 2.

Can the seller pay my closing costs?

Often you can negotiate a seller credit, but it may come with a higher price. Loan programs limit how large a credit can be.

What is cash to close?

Your down payment plus closing costs and prepaids, minus deposits and credits. The final number is on your Closing Disclosure.

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