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Enter purchase price, down payment, and closing cost details to see your total cash to close. Closing costs are separate from down payment.
Property & Loan
Typical: 20% conventional, 25% investment. Down payment is separate from closing costs.
Auto-calculated as Price − Down Payment. Override only if your loan differs.
Closing Cost Components
Applied to the loan amount. Common: 0.5%–1% for conventional loans.
1 point = 1% of loan amount. Reduces rate but increases upfront cost.
Varies significantly by state and county.
Upfront property taxes and homeowner's insurance. Often 2–6 months prepaid at closing.
Credits & Adjustments
Reduces closing costs. Lenders typically cap credits at 3%–6% of price depending on loan type.
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How to Use the Texas Closing Costs Calculator
This calculator estimates buyer closing costs for a Texas property purchase. Texas closing costs typically run 2-4% of the purchase price for buyers. Several Texas-specific factors affect your total.
- Enter the purchase price and loan details.
- Review line items — lender fees, title costs, survey, inspections, prepaids, and escrow reserves.
- Adjust any estimates — every field can be changed to match your actual quotes.
- Check total cash required — down payment + all closing costs.
Texas Closing Cost Details
No Transfer Tax
Texas does not charge a real estate transfer tax. This saves buyers $1,000-$5,000 compared to states like New York (0.4%), Pennsylvania (2%), or Delaware (4%).
Title Insurance — Seller Pays Owner Policy
In Texas, the seller traditionally pays for the owner title insurance policy. Rates are set by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) — not negotiable between companies. The buyer pays for the lender title policy (required by the mortgage company). This is a Texas convention, not law — it can be negotiated in the purchase contract.
Survey ($350-$600)
Most Texas purchases require a survey. An existing survey may be accepted if recent (typically within 5 years and no changes to the property). New surveys run $350-$600 depending on lot size.
Title Company — Not Attorney
Texas is a title-company state, not an attorney state. Closings are handled by title companies, not lawyers. This reduces closing costs compared to attorney-required states like New York, New Jersey, or Massachusetts.
Escrow Reserves (2-3 months)
Lenders typically require 2-3 months of property taxes and insurance deposited into escrow at closing. With Texas property tax averaging 1.8% and insurance $2,800/yr, this can add $2,000-$4,000 to your cash required at closing.
Recording Fees ($100-$250)
County clerk recording fees vary by county. Most Texas counties charge $100-$250 for deed and mortgage recording.
Example: Texas Purchase at $320,000
| Purchase Price | $320,000 |
| Down Payment (20%) | $64,000 |
| Loan Amount | $256,000 |
| Lender Origination (0.5%) | $1,280 |
| Appraisal | $550 |
| Inspection | $450 |
| Lender Title Policy | $384 |
| Survey | $450 |
| Recording Fee | $150 |
| Credit Report | $50 |
| Escrow Reserves (3 mo tax + ins) | $2,140 |
| Prepaid Interest (15 days) | $740 |
| Transfer Tax | $0 (Texas) |
| Total Closing Costs | $6,194 |
| As % of Purchase Price | 1.9% |
| Cash Required at Closing | $70,194 |
Hypothetical example. Actual costs vary by lender, county, and deal terms. Owner title policy paid by seller (Texas convention).
Sources
- Title insurance rates: Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)
- Recording fees: County clerk offices
- Tax and insurance averages: Texas Comptroller, NAIC
Last reviewed: July 2026.
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Disclaimer: Estimates only. Actual closing costs vary by lender, county, and deal terms. Not financial or legal advice.