Closing Costs Calculator
Estimate your buyer or seller closing costs for Maine real estate transactions.
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Transaction Details
Home price minus your down payment
Maine-Specific Costs
Maine requires attorneys (not escrow companies) for closings. The state transfer tax is $4.40 per $1,000 of sale price, typically split between buyer and seller.
Buyer Closing Costs
Estimated Closing Costs
$12,450
2% - 5% of purchase price
Loan Costs
Loan Origination (1%)
$3,200
Appraisal
$500
Credit Report
$50
Title & Legal
Title Search
$250
Title Insurance (Lender's)
$1,600
Title Insurance (Owner's)
$1,200
Attorney Fees
$800
Recording Fees
$150
Prepaid Items
Homeowner's Insurance (1 year)
$1,400
Property Tax Escrow (3 months)
$1,500
Prepaid Interest (15 days)
$880
Other Costs
Home Inspection
$450
Transfer Tax (Buyer's Half)
$880
Total Estimated Costs
$12,860
3.2% of purchase price