Closing Costs Calculator

Closing costs typically range from 2–5% of the home purchase price. Plan ahead with this estimator.

What this calculator does

The average US closing cost is about 3% of the purchase price, or

0,000–
5,000 on a $400K home.

When to use this calculator

Reach for this tool whenever a financial decision hinges on this type of calculation. Small differences in rate or term become large differences in total cost or return over multi-year horizons — differences that only become visible when you run the actual numbers.

Common mistakes

Many financial calculation errors stem from omitting ancillary costs: fees, taxes, insurance, or maintenance. The headline figure (interest rate, monthly payment) is rarely the complete cost of a financial product.

Real-world scenarios

An employee receives a counter-offer from another employer: a £4,000 salary increase but no pension contribution versus the current role's lower salary with 8% employer pension. Running both through the finance calculator shows the true net financial value of each offer.

Frequently asked questions

What are typical closing costs?

2–5% of the home price. Includes origination fee, title insurance, appraisal, attorney fees, and prepaid items.