These one-time fees can also be
known as a "point" or "points." It covers the lender/broker's
administrative costs in processing the loan. Often expressed as a
percentage of the loan, the fee will vary among lenders. These
lines can also be imposed by the lender or broker to lower the
rate at which the lender/broker would otherwise offer the loan to
you. Generally, the buyer pays the fee, unless otherwise
negotiated.
Line
803: Appraisal
Fee
Usually est. @ $300, but FHA can be $400. Larger homes, the fees
could be higher.) Paid in advance of settlement. Oftentimes, this
is a non-refundable fee.
Line
804:
Credit Report
(Usually est. @ $12.75 [joint 2 repository], but full blown
might be as high as $55. Paid in advance of settlement.
Line
809:
Tax related service fee
Charged by Lender to either set up your tax escrow or to
insure that property taxes have be paid.
( Est. @
$79)
Line
810:
Processing Fee
Charged by AAMI for administrative cost.
( Est. @
$350)
Line
811:
Underwriting Fee
Charged by Lender for administrative cost.
( Est.
between $300 - $350)
Line
812:
Wire Transfer Fee
Charged by Lender for cost associated with electronically
sending funds to Title co.
( Est. @
$35)
Line
813:
Flood Certification
Charged by Lender for cost associated with making sure
that you are not in a flood zone.
( Est. @
$16)