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Closing cost question

If the seller agrees to pay 4% closing costs, would that include the prepayment of taxes, etc that you pay when you close escrow? Just wondering if that was considered a closing cost, or just part of the first payment.... by RenoJohnnyX from Reno, Nevada. Oct 3rd 2009 Reply


Sean Wheelan (Sean Wheelan)
#1 ranked lender in Rhode Island - 8 contributions

The P&S needs to be worded properly. We coach our Realtors to use this verbage; seller concession to include any closing costs, pre-paid interest, escrow (and upfront MIP for FHA loans). Some banks are very particular, and the contract needs to be as specific as possible.Have a great day!-Sean401-965-9384 directswheelan@tmgltd.bizwww.theFriendlyNeighborhoodMortgageGuy.com508-276-0171 fax

Oct 5th 2009
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Tim Bradford (Tim Bradford)
#5 ranked lender in Ohio - 145 contributions

I will disagree with Mortgage First. You need to read the contract completely to determine what is included in the 4% and what is Not. Because contract vary from one city, state or town your realtor (or other local professional) should answer this question.

Oct 4th 2009
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JADYA MCNEILL (uslendingadmin)
#19 ranked lender in New Jersey - 7 contributions

You must look at the sales contract and see how the 4% seller concession is reflected. Contracts do vary from State to State. If the contract reads 4% towards JUST closing cost it would be used for only that. However, if the contract reads 4% to be used towards Points, Pre-Paids and Closing Cost you would be able to use it towards your escrows for the taxes. You can check with your Loan Officer to confirm the proper wording for your contract that would be required by his/her Mortgage Company and to see if you will need an "addendum to the sales contract" changing the wording or not, which would have to be fully signed by all parties.

Oct 4th 2009
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