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          Discount Points: You may choose to pay a lump sum at closing to
          reduce your monthly payment by purchasing points.  One point is
          worth one percent of your purchase price.

          Escrow Deposit: You may have to pay a portion of insurance and
          property taxes into an escrow account.  The monthly obligations
          are then turned over to the taxing authority and insurance compa-
          ny on the due dates.

          FHA Up-Front Mortgage Insurance Premium (UPMIP): For an FHA
          loan, you will be required to pay 1.75% of the base loan amount.
          This can either be paid at the closing or included in your loan.

          Flood Insurance Research: Research is required to determine if
          your  house  is  in  a  flood  zone.    This  fee  covers  the  cost  of  the
          research.

          Home Inspection: It is strongly advised and mandated by almost
          every  lender  that  you  inspect  your  house  before  closing.    This
          ensures that there are no major surprise repair costs after you
          move in.

          Home  Owners  Association  Transfer  Fees:  If  your  home  has  a
          homeowners association, you may be required to pay the dues at
          closing.

          Homeowners’ Insurance: This offers protection for your property.

          Lender and Owner Title Insurance: This is insurance that protects
          both the lender and the owner if there is a problem with the title.

          Origination Fee: This covers the administrative cost of the lender.
          It is typically about one percent of the loan.


          Pest & hazzard  Inspection: This is the fee for termites or related
          infestation inspection.
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