I asked one of our favorite lenders the question many, many buyers are asking their Realtors: “How much do I need to cover closing costs?” Here’s his answer.
| Purchase Price | Amount to Cover Closing Costs |
| $75,000 - $100,000 | 6.00% |
| $105,000 - $145,000 | 5.00% |
| $150,000 - $185,000 | 4.00% |
| $190,000 - $255,000 | 3.00% |
| $260,000 - $305,000 | 2.50% |
| $310,000 - $359,000 | 2.00% |
Chart courtesy of Andrew Schmidt of WJ Bradley Mortgage Capital Corp.
You can reach Andrew and his team by phone at 480-621-4300 or 4324.
Here’s a slight hitch in your giddyup: most banks will flat out refuse to contribute more than 3.00% towards the buyers’ closing costs. Which is a shame because a lot of cash-strapped first time homebuyers are shopping for homes in the under-$150,000 range.
We know a few tricks to soften ‘em up though.
If you’re a homebuyer who’s Realtor shopping, give us a call. We’ll tell you how we work, and you can decide whether you’d like us to represent you, or if you’d like to use other Realtors. Not ready to commit to a phone call? Read on, click around, you’ll get a feeling for how we work & who we are. When you’re ready, we’ll still be here.
