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How Much Are Closing Costs for a Home?

We often get asked this question:

How Much are Closing Costs When Buying a Home in Ontario?

A very important (but often overlooked detail) when purchasing a home in Ontario is how much the bank wants to see set aside of your own money for the closing costs. As a general rule of thumb this works out to about 1.5% of the purchase price.

So on a $650,000 purchase this translates into $9,750 of your own money put aside to cover items such as land transfer taxes, legal fees, appraisal costs, title insurance, interest adjustments and other items that come up on the day of closing.

Now there are many variables that are included in this estimate that can increase or decrease the amount needed (land transfer taxes, if the property is a pre-construction with developer fees, etc) so best to reach out to us so we can make sure that you have no hidden last minute expenses pop up.

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Dan Johanis

Daniel Johanis, the Founder and Principal Broker of Pekoe Mortgages, a digital mortgage brokerage with offices in Ontario and Alberta, has been dedicated to helping Canadians save money and build generational wealth through real estate. He has been recognized for his expertise and has been featured in various prestigious publications including Canadian Mortgage Professionals, CTV News, Real Estate Wealth Magazine, The Toronto Star, Rogers TV, and The Wall Street Journal. Originally from Toronto, Dan now resides in Kitchener-Waterloo with his wife and furry companions. In his free time, he enjoys flying airplanes, practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and experimenting with culinary creations for his loved ones, when not assisting clients with navigating the complexities of mortgages.

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