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Closing costs calculator

Closing costs in California typically run 2–5% of the loan amount. This breaks the number down line by line so you know exactly where your cash-to-close goes — and what's negotiable.

Your transaction

Tax + insurance assumptions

Estimated cash to close
$169,750
down + closing costs + prepaids
Closing costs only
$19,750
3.29% of loan amount
Loan amount
$600,000
price − down payment
After-close monthly payment
$4,541
P&I + taxes + insurance

Itemized breakdown

Lender fees
Origination fee (1.0% of loan)$6,000
Underwriting fee$1,095
Processing fee$695
Appraisal$700
Credit report$60
Title & escrow
Lender's title insurance$1,200
Owner's title insurance$2,250
Escrow / settlement fee$1,800
Recording fees$185
County transfer tax$825
Prepaids (held in escrow at close)
Property tax (2 months)$1,500
Hazard insurance (12 months)$2,625
Prepaid interest (15 days)$1,635
Get an exact Loan Estimate →

Estimates only. Title, escrow, and transfer-tax rates vary by California county; some line items (HOA transfer fee, home warranty, pest report) aren't shown. The official Loan Estimate we issue at application will be exact to the dollar.