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Should you pay cash for closing cost or have it refinanced back into the loan?
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∙ 12y ago
I am a Realtor in Texas. I have worked with many buyers and they all have different preferences in this area. It always seems to hinge on how much cash you can afford (or want) to come up with at closing.
Ideally, I believe it is best to pay the closing costs up front, rather than wrap them into the mortgage...if you're able.
A couple of reasons FOR paying cash:
1. As with anything you finance, you end up paying waaaaaaay more than the principle amount that was financed. $5,000 closing costs, added to your mortgage, may end up costing you $25,000 in the long run (just a hypothetical estimate).
2. You can buy more house (dollar wise) if you pay the closing costs. If you're pre-approved for $200k, but want to wrap $12k of closing costs back into the loan, that means you will only be buying a $188k home, not a $200k home...but you're still financing $200k!
A couple of reasons AGAINST paying cash:
1. You don't have the money to spend on closing costs right now (or you would rather use the money on something else).
2. Seller is willing to pay the closing costs for you, without moving the sales price of the home above what the house is worth. Although, if the seller is willing to do this, he/she would probably be willing to take that much less for the house and NOT pay your closing costs. In which case, I would recommend paying less for the house and still paying cash for the closing.
3. If you're only a couple of thousand dollars away from being able to put 20% down on the mortgage, which means you would NOT have to pay mortgage insurance, you may want to wrap the closing costs into the mortgage and add that cash to your down payment. Although mortgage insurance is only about $50 a month, it adds up over time. That extra amount on your monthly payment doesn't go away until you've paid off 20% of your mortgage.
Again, it's all dependant on your situation (financial capabilities and personal wants).
--Kevin
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One can get a cash out on the mortgage on their home when one plans to refinance. The refinanced mortgage is higher than the original mortgage, so one is able to keep the leftover cash.
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How can one get cash out of a home mortgage?
One can get a cash out on the mortgage on their home when one plans to refinance. The refinanced mortgage is higher than the original mortgage, so one is able to keep the leftover cash.
How do you calculate closing cash balance?
Cry.
How do you calculate a closing balance?
Opening cash balance is obtaining by looking at the last closing balance. In businesses this is usually done on the first day of the month. So the opening cash balance on the first day of the month will be the same is the closing cash balance of the month before.
What is cash out on mortgages?
If you refinance a property you own and take out a new loan for more than the balance (plus allowed closing costs) of the previous loan you will receive cash at the closing. That makes a mortgage cash out. or.... if you own a property free and clear and want to take out the equity in your property you can do this by taking out a mortgage loan and the lender will give you the money at closing. When you walk away from closing with usually more that 2% of the mortgage balance as cash to you..that is considered cash-out.
Which accounts requires a closing entry?
cash in bank
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In the UK which cash back card offers the greatest percentage cash back?
The American Express Platinum Cash-Back card, Santander Card, Barclay card, and Sainsbury Cash-Back card all offer excellent cash-back percentages in the UK. It should be noted these cards charge an annual fee for usage (around the 25 pound mark).
What are the top cash back credit card companies?
If you are looking for a credit card that gives you cash back on your purchases you should think about getting a Discover card. Depending on your credit score they give you different rates of cash back.
