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  • Buyer's Guide 2010
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    Closing Costs

    This closing cost guide is designed to give you the general costs associated with the purchase or sale of a cooperative, condominium or townhouse property. Please note that these are estimates and that potential buyers and sellers should consult their real estate attorney or financial advisor for specifics. Please take note we do not represent that these are the entirety of potential costs, but are only to be used as a guide. Mortgage closing cost estimates have been furnished by our affiliate, DE Capital Mortgage Company.

    Condominiums

    For the Seller
    Broker: Typically 6%
    Own Attorney: Consult your attorney
    Processing Fee: $450+
    NYC Transfer Tax:
    Residential:
    Up to $500,000 = 1%
    $500,000+ = 1.425%
    Commercial:
    Up to $500,000 = 1.425%
    $500,000+ = 2.625%
    Admin. Fee:
    Non-Deed Transfers (i.e., Co-ops) = $50
    Residential Deed Transfers= $75
    Commercial Deed Transfers = $165
    NY State Transfer Tax: $4 per $1,000 of price
    NYS Equalization Fee: $75
    Pick-up/Payoff Fee: $250-$500
    UCC-3 Filing Fee: $100
    Miscellaneous Condominium Charges: Vary by building

    Note: For condominiums in new developments, the Purchaser will pay costs normally paid by the Seller. These include Seller attorney fees as well as NY and NYC Transfer Taxes.
    For the Purchaser
    Buyers Attorney: Consult your attorney
    Bank Fees: $350-$750
    Application Fee: $350
    Processing Fee: $330
    Appraisal Fee: $300-$1,500 (depending on sales price)
    Credit Report Fee: $10.10 single/$15.20 joint
    Bank Attorney: $650-$750
    Tax Escrows: 2 to 6 months
    Recording Fees: $250-$750
    Fee Title Insurance: Approx. $450 per $100,000 of sales price under 1M, +15% on $1M or more
    Mortgage Title Insurance: Approx. $130 per $100,000 of mortgage amount
    Municipal Search: $350-$500
    Mansion Tax: 1% of entire purchase where price is $1,000,000 or more.
    NYC Mortgage Tax (paid by borrower):
    a. Mortgage less than $500,000 = 1.80%
    b. Mortgage $500,000+ on 1-3 family residential dwelling = 1.925%
    c. Mortgage on all other property over $500,000.00 = 2.80%
    Nassau and Suffolk Counties Mortgage Tax:
    a. 1-3 family residential dwelling = 0.80% on entire mortgage amount
    b. 3 or more family residential dwelling, commercial or vacant land = 1.05% on entire mortgage amount
    Peconic Bay Tax: (East Hampton, Shelter Island and Southampton):
    a. Exclusions: (i) Purchase Price less than $250,000 on improved property; and (ii) Purchase Price less than $100,000 on un-improved property
    b. Residential 1-3 Family Dwelling less than $1,000,000 and all other properties = 2.40%
    c. Residential 1-3 Family Dwelling $1,000,000+ = 3.40%

    ADDITIONAL REAL ESTATE EXPENSES
    Common Charge Adjustment: Pro-rated for the month of closing
    Real Estate Tax Adjustment: Pro-rated depending on when the tax is collected
    Miscellaneous Condominium Charges: Vary by building
    Short Term Interest: Equal to interest for balance of month in which you close


    Co-ops
    For the Seller
    Broker: Typically 6%
    Own Attorney: Consult your attorney
    Co-op Attorney: $450+
    Flip Tax: Typically 1% to 3% of price (if applicable)
    Stock Transfer Tax: $0.05 per share
    Move-out Deposit/Fee: Varies by building
    NYC Transfer Tax:
    Residential:
    Up to $500,000 = 1%
    $500,000+ = 1.425%
    Commercial:
    Up to $500,000 = 1.425%
    $500,000+ = 2.625%
    Admin. Fee:
    Non-Deed Transfers (i.e., Co-ops) = $50
    Residential Deed Transfers= $75
    Commercial Deed Transfers = $165
    NY State Transfer Tax: $4 per $1,000 of price
    NYS Equalization Fee: $75.00
    Pick-up / Payoff Fee: $250-$500
    UCC-3 Filing Fee: $100
    Miscellaneous Coop Charges: Vary by building
    For the Purchaser
    MORTGAGE CLOSING COSTS
    Buyers Attorney: Consult your attorney
    Bank Fees: $350-$750
    Application Fee: $350
    Processing Fee: $330
    Appraisal Fee: $300-$1,500 (depending on sales price)
    Credit Report Fee: $10.10 single/$15.20 joint
    Bank Attorney: $650-$750
    Lien Search: $250-$350
    UCC-1 Filing: $100
    Mansion Tax: 1% of entire purchase price where price is $1,000,000 or more.

    ADDITIONAL REAL ESTATE EXPENSES
    Miscellaneous Co-op Charges: Vary by building
    Recognition Agreement Fee: $200+
    Maintenance Adjustment: Pro-rated for the month of closing
    Short Term Interest: Equal to interest for balance of month in which you close


    Townhouses and Single Family Homes
    For the Seller
    Broker: Typically 6%
    Own Attorney: Consult your attorney
    NYC Transfer Tax:
    Residential:
    Up to $500,000 = 1%
    $500,000+ = 1.425%
    Commercial:
    Up to $500,000 = 1.425%
    $500,000+ = 2.625%
    Admin. Fee:
    Non-Deed Transfers (i.e., Co-ops) = $50
    Residential Deed Transfers= $75
    Commercial Deed Transfers = $165
    NY State Transfer Tax: $4 per $1,000 of price
    NYS Equalization Fee: $75
    Miscellaneous Title Fees: $200-$500
    Pick-up / Payoff Fee to Title Closer: $100-$300
    For the Purchaser
    MORTGAGE CLOSING COSTS
    Buyers Attorney: Consult your attorney
    Bank Fees: $750
    Application Fee: $350
    Processing Fee: $330
    Appraisal Fee: $300-$1,500 (depending on sales price)
    Credit Report Fee: $10.10 single/$15.20 joint
    Bank Attorney: $650-$750
    Tax Escrows: 2 to 6 months
    Recording Fees: $250-$750
    Fee Title Insurance: Approx. $450 per $100,000 of sales price under 1M, +15% on $1M or more
    Mortgage Title Insurance: Approx. $130 per $100,000 of mortgage amount
    Municipal Search: $350-$500
    Mortgage Tax - NYC (paid by borrower):
    1-3 Family Home or Condo:
    If mortgage is less than $500,000: 1.80%. If mortgage is $500,00 or more: 1.925% of loan amount
    Mortgage Tax - Nassau & Suffolk (paid by borrower):
    1-3 Family Home or Condo: 0.80% of loan amount
    Peconic Bay Tax: Tax applies to properties in the townships of Southampton, East Hampton, Riverhead, Southold and Shelter Island.
    a. Exclusions:
    (i) Purchase Price less than $250,000 on improved property; and (ii) Purchase Price less than $100000 on un-improved property
    b. Residential:
    1-3 Family Dwelling less than $1,000,000 and all other properties = 2.40%
    c. Residential:
    1-3 Family Dwelling $1,000,000+ = 3.40%

       
     
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