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Buyer Closing Costs

Co-ops

Closing Cost Estimates for the Purchaser

 
  Fee Estimated Cost
Attorney Your Attorney
Lien Search Fee
Consult your attorney (~$2,500+) ~$350 
Bank
Points
Bank Application, Credit Check, etc
Bank Attorney
Mortgage Origination Rate
UCC 1 Filing
Appraisal
0%-3% of loan value*
$400-$600
$900-$1,500
0-3% of loan amount*
$125
$300-$1,500**
Building
Board Package Processing Fees
Credit Check Fee
Move-in Fee
Move-in Deposit
Maintenance Adjustment
Recognition Agreement Fee
$500-$2,000
$100-$300 per buyer
$250-$500
$500-$1,000 (refundable)
Pro-rated for the month of closing
$200-$300

Varies by building. Consult the
cooperative's transfer agent &
board package
Government Transfer Tax Filing Fee
Mansion Tax 
$100
$1M to <$2M: 1.00%
$2M to <$3M: 1.25%
$3M to <$5M: 1.50%
$5M to <$10M: 2.25%
$10M to <$15M: 3.25%
$15M to <$20M: 3.50%
$20M to <$25M: 3.75%
$20M or more: 3.90% 
Taxes Some tax deductions can be taken for owner’s share. Taxes are included in monthly maintenance. Owner pays typical homeowner taxes. 

Condominiums & Townhouses

Closing Cost Estimates for the Purchaser

 
  Fee Estimated Cost
Attorney Your Attorney Consult your attorney
(~$2,500–$5,000+)
Bank

Points
Bank Application, Credit Check, etc. Bank Attorney
Appraisal
Tax Escrow
Mortgage Recording Tax

Mortgage Origination Fee 

0%-3% of loan value*
$400-$600
$900-$1,500
$300-$1,500*
~ 2-6 months of property taxes**
1.8% of mortgage amount < $500,000 1.925% of mortgage amount >$500,000+
~0 – 3% of loan amount 
Building (Condominiums Only)

Board Package Processing Fees
Move-in Fee
Move-in Deposit
Common Charges Adjustment
Condo Credit Check

$500-$2,000
$250-$1,000
$500-$1,500 (refundable)
Pro-rated during the month of closing $300-$500 per buyer 

Government

Recording Fees
Title Insurance
Municipal Searches
Real Estate Tax Adjustment

Mansion Tax

 

 

 

Residential Deed Transfers Title
Fee Closer
Lenders Policy Title Insurance

~$250
~0.45% of purchase price
$350-$500
Pro-rated amount depends on when the tax is collected
$1M to <$2M: 1.00%
$2M to <$3M: 1.25%
$3M to <$5M: 1.50%
$5M to <$10M: 2.25%
$10M to <$15M: 3.25%
$15M to <$20M: 3.50%
$20M to <$25M: 3.75%
$20M or more: 3.90% 
$75
$100-$500
Rates may vary
NEW DEVELOPMENT ONLY
(Sometimes negotiable based on leverage)

NYC Transfer Tax

NYS Transfer Tax

Sponsor's Attorney Fee
Capital Contribution
Reserve Contribution
Resident Manager Unit Contribution

1% < $500,000
1.425% < $500,000+ 
.4% for residential transactions < $3M
.65% for residential transactions > $3M
$4,000
1-2 months common charges
1-2 months common charges
Varies depending on building size

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