Who Pays For What??

To help you understand what expenses are involved in your real estate transaction, and what expenses you will incur, you can use the following as a 'template'.  Remember that each transaction is different, and that every item on this list may not apply to your particular situation, use it as a guideline only.

Note (*) The VA Funding Fee can actually be paid up front by either the Buyer or the Seller or the Buyer may "roll" the fee into the loan amount and pay it back over the life of the mortgage.

TAXES

As you know, property taxes have become an integral part of home ownership.  Specifically, property taxes must be paid in order to effect a transfer of ownership.  The property taxes will be pro-rated to the day before closing, and a credit will be giving to the buyer from the seller at closing for that portion of the year that the seller owned the property.  The buyer will receive the tax bill at the end of the year, and will be responsible for the entire amount.