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Are Mortgage Closing Costs Out Of Pocket?

By Ann White

Are Mortgage Closing Costs Out of Pocket? The answer can surprise you. Closing costs may or may not come out of pocket, read more to learn why.

“Are mortgage closing costs out of pocket”? Most prospective borrowers, especially first time buyers, worry how much the closing costs are going to add to the total sum of money due at closing. Many first time home buyers are unfortunately strapped for cash after scrimping up as much as possible for the down payment. There are ways to keep the closing costs from coming out of the borrower’s pocket, or at least coming out of the borrower’s pocket at the time of closing.

Are mortgage closing costs out of pocket? Isn’t there a way to have the seller pay closing costs?

If negotiated as part of the sales contract it can be possible to have the seller pay closing costs rather than the buyer. However, this is fairly unusual and many sellers will refuse to pay closing costs, as it is typically a responsibility of the buyer. A very motivated seller may consider though, so it usually doesn’t hurt to ask.

Why are mortgage closing costs out of pocket? Isn’t there a way to just add them to the loan?

Some lenders may offer the option of rolling the cost of closing into the home loan, or alternatively offering a small second loan to cover the closing costs. However, this is less common now than it was just a few short years ago. Today a lender is much more likely to require closing costs to be paid up front. Lenders are also requiring the same of down payments. Previously some lenders would allow for down payments to be rolled into the loan, or a small separate loan. In today’s lending climate the borrower is typically required to provide both down payment and closing costs up front.

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