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Closing costs calculator

Everything on top of the deposit.

Built and reviewed by Dovanic, Founder and editor, FreeByteLast reviewed: 2026-08-18
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Cash needed at closing

$16,600

As a share of price

3.95%

With these inputs, cash needed at closing comes to $16,600. As a share of price works out to 3.95%.

Lender & escrow costs
$12,600
Professional fees
$2,500
Moving
$1,500

What moves the number · Cash needed at closing

Input−10%Now+10%
Price$15,340$16,600$17,860
Closing costs$15,340$16,600$17,860
Legal fees$16,420$16,600$16,780
Survey$16,530$16,600$16,670
Moving$16,450$16,600$16,750

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Everything on top of the deposit.

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Starting figures

Price
$420,000
Closing costs
3%
Legal fees
$1,800
Survey
$700
Moving
$1,500

What it returns

Cash needed at closing
$16,600
As a share of price
3.95%
Lender & escrow costs
$12,600
Professional fees
$2,500
Moving
$1,500

How to read the results

With the defaults above, cash needed at closing works out at $16,600.

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