Your lender will hire a title company to perform a title search to ensure there are no outstanding legal claims or liens against the home. The title search runs about $200 to $400, according to Skyrocket Home loan. However, if you have a closing attorney, they may roll the title search into their fee.
The lender’s title insurance policy is usually bundled with owner’s title insurance (which protects you) at a one-time cost that’s usually between 0.5% and 1.0% of the sale price, says Skyrocket Mortgage.
Documentation costs
Real estate transfers involve a lot of paperwork that must be notarized, delivered, and recorded. These documentation fees generally add up to about $100 to $200, according to Zillow.
Credit file costs
Lenders pull credit reports from the three major credit bureaus to determine your creditworthiness, which helps the lender manage its risk.
