Is the down payment the only cash you need at closing in Houston?
Written by the Warens Financial Group education team · Reviewed by Franklin Warens, Mortgage Broker, NMLS #1249423
No. Closing costs in Houston are generally separate from the down payment and typically run about 2% to 5% of the loan amount, covering lender, title, and third-party fees plus prepaid items like taxes and insurance.
Some down payment assistance programs and seller concessions can help cover closing costs as well as the down payment, and a few FHA and conventional programs allow the seller to contribute toward closing costs. Ask your loan officer for a full Loan Estimate early so the total cash needed at closing is clear well before your closing date.
This answer is part of our guide How Much Down Payment Do You Need to Buy a House in Houston?.
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