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Buyer Closing Costs · Manatee & Sarasota County

How Much Cash Do You Actually Need to Close?

Purchase Price

Down Payment

5%

Conventional minimum 3%, FHA 3.5%, VA/USDA 0%.

Interest Rate

6.75%

County

In Sarasota County, the buyer customarily pays for owner's title insurance.

Seller Credit (optional)

Seller concession toward your closing costs — negotiated in the contract.

Down Payment

Down payment5% of purchase price $22,500

Lender Fees

Loan origination (1%)Lender processing fee $4,275

Appraisal & credit reportTypically $500–$700 $600

Title & Closing

Owner's title insuranceBuyer pays — Sarasota custom $2,325

Lender's title policyRequired by the lender $250

Title search & closing feeTitle company & settlement agent $750

Recording & doc stamps on mortgageFL intangible tax + recording $1,710

Prepaid & Escrow

Homeowner's insurance (12 mo)Prepaid annual premium $3,600

Property tax escrow (3 mo)Initial escrow cushion $1,631

Prepaid interest~15 days of interest $1,205

Estimated Cash to Close

$38,846

Down payment + closing costs — before any seller credits

Good news: many of these costs are negotiable, and seller concessions can cover a significant portion of closing costs. I'll walk you through every option.

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Estimates for planning purposes only. Actual closing costs depend on your lender, loan program, property location, and closing date. Title insurance uses Florida promulgated rates; who pays owner's title varies by county custom but is negotiable. Property taxes and insurance are estimates and will vary. Not financial advice. John Belt, REALTOR® — Keller Williams On The Water.

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True Cost of Ownership · Manatee & Sarasota County

What Will You Really Pay Each Month?

Purchase Price

Down Payment

10%

Interest Rate

6.75%

County

HOA or condo association

Loan Term

Mortgage

Principal & interest30-year fixed on $405,000 $2,627

Required Escrow

Property taxesManatee County est. rate $484

Homeowner's insuranceAnnual premium ÷ 12 $300

PMI (private mortgage insurance)Required below 20% down $169

Ownership Costs

True Monthly Payment

$3,580

Principal + interest + taxes + insurance + PMI

Zillow and bank calculators often show only principal & interest. This calculator shows what you'll actually pay each month — including taxes, insurance, PMI, and HOA. No surprises at the closing table.

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I'll connect you with lenders who compete for your rate and walk through your real numbers. Call/text 941-720-1200.

Estimates for planning purposes only. Actual payment depends on your loan program, credit score, exact tax district within the county, and insurance quote. PMI estimate assumes conventional loan at 0.5% annually — FHA MIP differs. Property taxes use county-average effective rate and standard $50,000 homestead exemption. Not financial advice. John Belt, REALTOR® — Keller Williams On The Water.

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