Cost #1

Down Payment

Your equity stake in the home. The percentage depends on your loan type. Usually the largest single number you'll bring to the closing table.

Cost #2

Closing Costs

Fees to your lender, the government, and the vendors who make the transaction happen — attorney, title company, inspectors. Typically 2–5% of the purchase price on top of your down payment.

Paid at Offer — Non-Refundable

Due Diligence Fee

Paid directly to the seller when your offer is accepted. Negotiable. You do not get this back — it compensates the seller for taking the home off the market while you inspect. Credited toward what you owe at closing.

Paid at Offer — Refundable

Earnest Money Deposit

Held in escrow by the closing attorney. Negotiable. If you walk away during the due diligence period you get this back. After that period ends it becomes non-refundable. Applied toward your costs at closing.

Buyer Information

Purchase Details

ROG Results Preferred Lender
Angie Wilmoth — Glory Mortgage
Closes all over NC  •  Available 7 days a week  •  Competitive rates and terms  •  Gives a portion of her commission to the charity of your choice at closing
Of course, you are always free to use the lender of your choice.
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$ 3.5%
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3.5% Down — FHA: A government-backed loan. A one-time government insurance fee is typically rolled into your loan balance — no extra cash at closing. A small monthly insurance fee also applies. Your lender will explain both.

Paid at Time of Offer

Due Diligence Fee Non-Refundable

Paid to seller at offer. Negotiable. Credited at closing.

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Earnest Money Deposit Refundable in DD Period

Held in escrow by attorney. Negotiable. Credited at closing.

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💡 How these work at closing: Both your due diligence fee and earnest money are credited toward your total at closing — meaning the amount you bring to the closing table will be reduced by whatever you already paid at offer time.

Your Lender's Set Fees — Enter from Your Loan Estimate

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Stop — Read This First
You should NOT know these numbers yet — unless your lender gave them to you.
These fees are set entirely by your lender and the government. You cannot shop around or negotiate them. The only way to know your actual numbers is from the official document your lender is required by law to give you.
Your Loan Estimate Document
Go to Page 2 → "Closing Cost Details"
Find the section letters A, B, E, F, and G. Enter the total dollar amount shown for each section in the fields below.
Don't have your Loan Estimate yet?
Call or text Angie Wilmoth at Glory Mortgage: 336.701.1186 — she'll get you one fast. Available 7 days a week.
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Origination Charges
Your lender's fee for making the loan — origination fee, discount points paid to lower your rate, underwriting fee, application fee.
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B
Services You Cannot Shop For
Required fees your lender selects the vendors for. Typically includes appraisal, credit report, flood certification, and tax monitoring fees.
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Subtotal — Lender's Fees (A + B) $0
E
Taxes & Government Fees
Fees paid to the county or state to record your deed and mortgage in public records. Set by the government — not negotiable.
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F
Prepaids
Money paid in advance at closing — your first year of homeowner's insurance and prepaid interest from your closing date to your first mortgage payment.
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G
Initial Escrow Payment at Closing
Money set aside to start your escrow account so your lender can pay your property taxes and homeowner's insurance on your behalf each year.
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Total Set Fees (A + B + E + F + G) $0

Costs You Shop For — Enter Your Actual Quotes

These are costs where you choose your own vendors — and you have the power to shop for better prices.
Your Loan Estimate shows estimated numbers for some of these under Section C and H — those are just guesses. Enter real quotes from the vendors you actually choose. Do NOT also add Section C or H from your LE above — that would double-count them.

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Attorney / Closing Fee (incl. title search)
In NC, a licensed real estate attorney handles your closing, title search, and deed preparation. Get a quote directly from the attorney you choose. Typically $800–$1,800 depending on the transaction.
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ROG Results Preferred Attorney
Zeno Lancaster — Lancaster Law Firm
Available 7 days a week  •  Travels to YOU for signatures — because real estate doesn't only happen Monday–Friday 9–5  •  Gives you his personal cell phone  •  Trusted by ROG Results agents and clients across NC
You are always free to choose your own attorney.
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Title Insurance (Lender's + Owner's Combined) Auto-Estimated
Here's the smart move: when you purchase an Owner's Title Insurance policy — which protects you if a title problem surfaces after closing — the lender significantly reduces their title insurance fee. So buying both together costs less than buying them separately.

Estimated at $2.00 per $1,000 of your loan amount. This is an estimate — the actual amount may vary slightly as your loan amount changes. Your attorney will give you the exact combined figure at closing.
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⚠️ Why are these combined? Lender's title insurance protects your lender. Owner's title insurance protects you. When you buy both through your closing attorney at the same time, the lender's fee drops substantially — making the combined package a better deal than either policy alone. This estimate will update automatically as your loan amount changes above. This is an estimate — confirm the exact amount with your attorney.

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Homeowner's Insurance — Annual Premium
Required by your lender before closing. Your first year's premium is typically paid at closing. Get a real quote and enter it here — don't use the estimate on your Loan Estimate.
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ROG Results Preferred Insurance Agent
Matt Young — Young Insurance Group
Available 7 days a week  •  Comprehensive plans for every situation and budget  •  Takes the time to make sure you're fully covered — not just adequately covered
You are always free to choose your own insurance provider.
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Home Inspection
A licensed inspector evaluates the roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and overall condition of the home. Paid directly to the inspector during your due diligence period. Typically $400–$600.
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⚠️ Inspection payments: Most inspectors and testing services (home inspection, radon, well/septic, termite, survey) require payment at the time of service — not at closing. Plan for these as upfront out-of-pocket costs during your due diligence period.

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Radon Test
Tests for radon — a naturally occurring, odorless gas that can be a health concern. Very common in NC. Typically $100–$200.
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Well & Septic Inspection
Required if the home has a private well or septic system. Tests water quality and system function. Typically $200–$500.
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Termite / Pest Inspection
Checks for termites and wood-destroying insects. Often required by lenders in NC. Typically $50–$150.
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Survey
Confirms exact property boundaries. May be required by your lender or title company. Typically $400–$800.
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Other / Additional Costs
Any other inspection or service not listed — chimney, mold, structural engineer, HOA transfer fees, etc.
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Total Costs You Shopped For $0

Buyer Agent Fee & Credits

(any amount not covered by seller should be entered here)
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Money the seller agreed to contribute toward your closing costs — also called "seller concessions" or "seller paid closing costs." This reduces what you bring to the table.
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Closing Cost Summary

Buyer Net Sheet

Purchase Price
Down Payment
Loan Amount
Due Diligence Fee Non-Refundable
Earnest Money Refundable in DD Period
A — Origination Charges
B — Services You Cannot Shop For
E — Government Recording Fees
F — Prepaids
G — Initial Escrow Payment
Subtotal — Lender's Set Fees
Attorney / Closing Fee
Title Insurance (Lender's + Owner's Combined) Estimate
Homeowner's Insurance Premium
Home Inspection
Radon
Well / Septic
Termite
Survey
Other
Subtotal — Costs You Shopped For
Buyer Agent Fee
Miscellaneous
Seller Paid Costs / Credits
Total Estimated Cash to Close
$0
✅ Already Paid at Offer — Credited at Closing
Due Diligence Fee (already paid to seller)
Earnest Money (held in escrow)
You actually bring to the closing table

Your DD fee and earnest money were paid when you made your offer. Both are credited toward what you owe, so the amount you physically bring (or wire) to the closing table is less.

What you bring to the closing table: Your down payment plus all closing costs, minus any seller credits. Your due diligence fee and earnest money are paid at the time of your offer — both are credited toward what you owe at closing.

Title insurance is shown as an estimate at $2.00 per $1,000 of loan amount. Your attorney — we recommend Zeno Lancaster at Lancaster Law Firm (828-226-1493 or zeno@lancasterlawfirm.com) — will give you the exact combined figure at closing.

This net sheet is an estimate only. Actual costs will vary. Not a Loan Estimate or Closing Disclosure. Provided for educational purposes by your ROG Results agent. Title insurance estimate based on $2.00 per $1,000 of loan amount — confirm exact amount with your attorney.