Buyer's Estimated Cost Sheet

Estimate your monthly mortgage payment and total cash to close for a home purchase. Choose a loan program, enter your details, and all numbers update in real time. Pre-filled with Lancaster / Palmdale defaults — adjust any field to match your situation.

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Property & Loan Details

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Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.43% as of Jul 2, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.

12 prepaid interest days

Loan Program

Monthly Expenses

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= $141.67/mo added to payment

Total taxes: $1,700/yr · $141.67/mo

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Closing Costs

Lender Fees

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Third-Party Fees

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Initial Escrow Deposits

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= $425.00

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= $600.00

Credits & Adjustments

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Conventional Loan Summary

Purchase Price
Down Payment (5.0%)
Base Loan Amount
Total Loan Amount
LTV
Rate / Term

Monthly Payment

Principal & Interest
PMI
Property Taxes$141.67
Homeowners Insurance$300.00
Total Monthly$441.67

Closing Costs

Lender Fees
Appraisal$700.00
Processing$600.00
Underwriting$600.00
Tax Service$85.00
Credit Report$50.00
Flood Determination$20.00
Lender Fees Total$2,055.00
Third-Party Fees
Escrow Fee$500.00
Lender's Title (Concurrent Rate)$463.00
Recording Fees$250.00
Notary$175.00
Total Closing Costs$3,443.00

Prepaids & Reserves

Prepaid Interest (12 days)
Homeowners Insurance Premium (1 yr)$3,600.00
Property Tax Escrow (3 mo.)$425.00
HOI Escrow (2 mo.)$600.00
Total Prepaids$4,625.00

Estimated Cash to Close

Down Payment
Total Closing Costs$3,443.00
Prepaids & Reserves$4,625.00
Cash to Close

CA Supplemental Tax: New owners typically receive a supplemental property tax bill within 6 months of close, reflecting the difference between the purchase price and prior assessed value. This is separate from the regular tax bill and is not included in your escrow reserves above.

Watson and Associates

Buyer's Estimated Cost Sheet

Closing: Aug 19, 2026 · Conventional

Loan Details
Purchase Price
Down Payment (5.0%)
Base Loan Amount
Total Loan Amount
LTV
Rate / Term
Monthly Payment
Principal & Interest
PMI
Property Taxes$141.67
Homeowners Insurance$300.00
Total Monthly$441.67
Closing Costs
Lender Fees$2,055.00
Third-Party Fees$1,388.00
Total Closing Costs$3,443.00
Prepaids & Reserves
Prepaid Interest (12 days)
HOI Premium (1 yr)$3,600.00
Property Tax Escrow (3 mo.)$425.00
HOI Escrow (2 mo.)$600.00
Total Prepaids$4,625.00
Estimated Cash to Close
Down Payment
Total Closing Costs$3,443.00
Prepaids & Reserves$4,625.00
Cash to Close

Estimate only. Not a Loan Estimate, Good Faith Estimate, or commitment to lend. Actual amounts will vary. Consult your lender for official disclosures (TRID Loan Estimate).

Mike Watson
Keller Williams Realty
661-733-2196  ·  www.avWatson.com  ·  1401 West Rancho Vista Blvd Suite B, Palmdale CA 93551