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Estimated Closing Costs In The Fredericton Area



Common Legal Fee - (eg. $80,000 purchase with $60,000 mortgage) ....... $350
 

Common Disbursements

Survey Certificate           $325
Zoning Memorandum         $35
Tax Certificate           $25
Register Land at Land Titles Office     $40
Register Mortgage at Land Titles Office     $50
Search of Title           $15
Courier charges(minimum of 5 on purchase)     $35
Miscellaneous           $25
Land Transfer Tax 0.25% (e.g. $80,000 home)   $200
              H.S.T.   $135
                 
          Subtotal   $1235
Other Fees - If your down payment is less than 25% of the purchase price of the home, the mortgage will require insurance from CMHC.This will result in an additional out-of-pocket expense of ................. $75
                   
There is also an insurance premium which is usually added to the mortgage. This premium ranges from .5% of the mortgage value to 2.5% depending on the size of down payment.
 
Property Tax Adjustment - In addition to the above costs, you maybe required to have cash on hand to repay the vendors for taxes they have paid in advance (depending on poss. date and how the sellers paid their taxes). Your lender may also request that you pre-pay a few months taxes as well. A good rule of thumb is to have enough money on hand to pay six months of taxes.
e.g. $80,000 home
  $750
 
Interest Adjustment - Between the date of possession and the time the transaction clears the Land Titles Office you will be required to pay interest to the vendor instead of to the lender. You will have to pay this money up front (think of this as the same as making your first mortgage payment. You will probably require 30 days interest.
e.g. $60,000 mortgage @ 8% = 60,000 x 8% ÷365 x 30 days =
$395
 
Insurance - You will have to arrange insurance a few days before possession.
The annual rate for a basic policy is approximately.....................
$250
 
Suggested cash on hand - a minimum of ... Total $2705

*These figures are an estimate only. They are subject to change and it is recommended that you consult your lawyer for confirmation of your total costs.

 

 

John Coates
Office (506)458-9250
Home (506)450-3761
Fax (506)459-4603
johncoates@rogers.com

 

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