What are Closing Costs?

All residential real estate sales involves certain fixed costs. Sellers and buyers customarily share these closing costs, as specified in the real estate sales contract.

As indicated below, many of the buyer's costs are related to the costs of originating the mortgage loan. Since Riviera Funding has extensive experience with closings & mortgages, we are closing cost experts.

Loan Estimate (Also known as the LE)

Buyers will get a "Loan Estimate" of closing costs around the time the loan application is submitted to the lender. This closing cost estimate is based on our past experience. It's important to note that while our LEs are very precise, we cannot always estimate costs to the penny. We answer questions about closing costs every day at Riviera Funding, so please feel free to contact us if you have questions.

Below is a general list of costs for buying residential real estate. We will always provide you with a specific list of your closing costs when we deliver your Loan Estimate.

Standard Closing Costs

Loan-Related Costs
  • Escrow Fees
  • Various Taxes
  • Loan-related costs
  • Points — These are costs you pay up-front to lower your interest rate (optional)
  • Appraisal Costs
  • Credit Report
  • Up-front Interest Payment
Property Taxes
  • Insurance
  • Recording Fees & Transfer Taxes
Homeowners Insurance
  • Title Insurance
  • Flood or Quake Insurance
  • Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

At Riviera Funding, we answer questions about closing costs every day. Call us: (310) 373-7406.

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