How much are closing costs for a buyer?

Buyer closing costs commonly run about 2 to 5 percent of the home price, separate from your down payment. They include lender fees, any discount points, title insurance and settlement charges, prepaid interest and insurance, and escrow reserves. The exact amount depends on your lender, loan program, and state, so use your Loan Estimate for the real figure.

Are closing costs negotiable?

Some are. Lender fees and title services can often be shopped or negotiated, and you can ask the seller for a credit toward your closing costs or take a lender credit in exchange for a slightly higher rate. Government recording fees and transfer taxes are fixed. The CFPB recommends comparing Loan Estimates from several lenders to lower your costs.

What does my result mean?

The cash to close is what you need available at closing: your down payment plus the closing costs shown. If it is higher than you expected, remember it bundles the down payment with the fees. You can lower it by shopping lenders, asking for a seller credit, or choosing fewer or no discount points.

Buyer Closing Cost Calculator

Estimate your buyer closing costs and total cash to close: your down payment plus lender fees, points, title, prepaids, and escrow setup, itemized.

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Cash to close

$99,700.00

Total closing costs: $9,700.00
Closing costs as % of price: 2.16%
Down payment: $90,000.00
Loan amount: $360,000.00
Lender fees: $3,600.00
Discount points: $0.00
Title and settlement: $2,000.00
Prepaids and escrow: $3,500.00
Other fees: $600.00

Cash to close

Item	Amount
Down payment	$90,000.00
Lender fees	$3,600.00
Discount points	$0.00
Title and settlement	$2,000.00
Prepaids and escrow	$3,500.00
Other fees	$600.00
Total cash to close	$99,700.00

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Cash to close is the total money a buyer brings to the closing table: your down payment plus your closing costs. Closing costs are the lender, title, and prepaid charges to finalize the loan, commonly a few percent of the price. This calculator adds your down payment and each closing-cost line to show your total cash to close and your closing costs as a percent of the price.

What this result means

Cash to close is your down payment PLUS your closing costs, not just one or the other, which is the most common surprise for first-time buyers. Closing costs alone usually run a few percent of the price, covering lender, title, and prepaid items, and many of them are negotiable or can be offset by a seller credit or a lender credit in exchange for a higher rate. The figure here is a starting estimate from the numbers you entered, not a Loan Estimate from your lender.

Assumptions

Cash to close is your down payment plus your total closing costs. Your down payment is the home price times your down payment percent, and your loan amount is the price minus the down payment.
Total closing costs add up the lender fees, discount points, title and settlement charges, prepaids and escrow, and other fees. Lender fees are a percent of the loan amount and each discount point costs 1 percent of the loan, so both fall to zero on an all-cash purchase; title, prepaids, and other fees are entered as dollar amounts.
Closing costs as a percent of price is the total closing costs divided by the home price. It excludes the down payment, which is equity you keep rather than a fee.
Costs are paid upfront. Rolling closing costs into the loan is not modeled: because lender fees and points are a percent of the loan, financing them changes the loan and the fees in a circular way and also changes your monthly payment, so treat this as the pay-at-closing case.
Lender, title, and government fees vary widely by lender, loan program, and state, and prepaid amounts depend on your closing date and escrow setup. The calculator uses only the figures you enter, so use your lender's Loan Estimate for accurate numbers.
Not modeled: a specific loan program's required charges (FHA upfront MIP, VA funding fee), seller or lender credits, earnest money already paid, rate buydowns beyond simple points, and the effect of closing costs on your monthly payment or APR.
All figures are rounded to the nearest cent. This is an estimate for educational purposes only and is not a Loan Estimate or a Closing Disclosure, nor financial, legal, or tax advice. Confirm your actual costs with your lender and closing agent.

Key terms

Definitions for the terms this calculator uses, in our finance glossary .

How much are closing costs, and what is cash to close?

Two numbers matter when you buy a home: your closing costs and your cash to close. They are not the same thing, and confusing them is the most common surprise at the closing table.

Cash to close is all the money you bring to closing:

cash to close = down payment + total closing costs

Total closing costs are the fees to finalize the loan and the purchase, added up:

total closing costs = lender fees + discount points + title and settlement + prepaids and escrow + other fees

Lender fees and discount points are a percent of the loan amount (one point costs 1 percent of the loan), so both fall to zero on an all-cash purchase. Title, prepaids, and other fees are entered as dollar amounts because they vary by state and by your closing date. Your down payment is the home price times your down-payment percent, and your loan is the price minus the down payment.

Closing costs as a percent of price is the total closing costs divided by the home price. It does not include the down payment, which is equity you keep rather than a fee.

Each line is rounded, then summed

The calculator rounds every line item to the nearest cent and then adds the rounded lines, the way a closing disclosure does, so the breakdown always sums exactly to the total cash to close.

Worked example

A $450,000 home, 20% down, 1% lender fees, no points, with $2,000 title, $3,500 prepaids and escrow, and $600 other fees:

down payment = $450,000 * 20% = $90,000
loan amount = $450,000 - $90,000 = $360,000
lender fees = $360,000 * 1% = $3,600
total closing costs = $3,600 + $0 + $2,000 + $3,500 + $600 = $9,700
cash to close = $90,000 + $9,700 = $99,700
closing costs as a percent of price = $9,700 / $450,000 = 2.16%

Costs are paid upfront

This models paying closing costs at the table. Rolling them into the loan is not modeled: because lender fees and points are a percent of the loan, financing them changes the loan and the fees in a circular way and also changes your monthly payment. Treat the result as the pay-at-closing case.

What this includes and excludes

It includes lender fees, discount points, title and settlement, prepaids and escrow reserves, and other one-time fees, plus the down payment. It does not model a specific loan program’s required charges (FHA upfront MIP, VA funding fee), seller or lender credits, earnest money you already paid, or the effect of closing costs on your monthly payment or APR. Fees vary widely by lender, loan program, and state, so this is an estimate, not a Loan Estimate or a Closing Disclosure.

Sources

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, guidance on closing costs, the Loan Estimate, and cash to close (compare Loan Estimates from several lenders to lower your costs).

Frequently asked questions

How much are closing costs for a buyer?: Buyer closing costs commonly run about 2 to 5 percent of the home price, separate from your down payment. They include lender fees, any discount points, title insurance and settlement charges, prepaid interest and insurance, and escrow reserves. The exact amount depends on your lender, loan program, and state, so use your Loan Estimate for the real figure.
What is cash to close?: Cash to close is the total amount of money you bring to the closing table. It is your down payment plus your closing costs, minus any earnest money deposit you already paid and any seller or lender credits. This calculator shows the down-payment-plus-closing-costs version, so subtract any credits or earnest money you have to reach your final number.
Are closing costs negotiable?: Some are. Lender fees and title services can often be shopped or negotiated, and you can ask the seller for a credit toward your closing costs or take a lender credit in exchange for a slightly higher rate. Government recording fees and transfer taxes are fixed. The CFPB recommends comparing Loan Estimates from several lenders to lower your costs.
What does my result mean?: The cash to close is what you need available at closing: your down payment plus the closing costs shown. If it is higher than you expected, remember it bundles the down payment with the fees. You can lower it by shopping lenders, asking for a seller credit, or choosing fewer or no discount points.

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By Sam Sage Last reviewed July 2026.