When purchasing a home, most buyers focus on price, location, and mortgage rates—but one of the most critical parts of the process happens behind the
Transferring the title to real property in Michigan may seem complex, but with careful planning and adherence to state and local rules, the process can
Buying or selling a home is an exciting milestone, but the final stretch—the closing process—often feels overwhelming. With contracts, inspections, appraisals, and countless signatures, it’s
When buying a home in Michigan, the process typically involves a lengthy list of expenses, including closing costs, inspection fees, loan origination charges, and more.
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments most people will ever make. With such a major purchase, protecting your financial interests becomes essential.
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will ever make. While real estate agents, lenders, and attorneys often take
| Provider and Settlement Service | Charge or Range of Charges |
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| Sonic Realty LLC | 1%-6% of purchase price |
| Sonic Title Agency, LLC |
Title Insurance Policy: $950 - $1706 on a $250,000 property. (Rates vary and are dependent on the state, selling price, and loan amount on the property.) Title Search Fee: $250 - $325 (where applicable) Closing Fee: $450 - $650 |
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Sonic Loans Inc. This company provides various real estate mortgage loan origination activities either as a third-party originator or a mortgage broker, including loan pre-qualification, competitive bid process (when providing third-party origination services), loan origination, loan pre-approval, loan structuring, processing, and closing. |
Loan Origination Charge: 0-3 % of loan amount (may include 3rd party fees) Loan Discount Fee/points: 0.5%-6% of loan amount. Application/Processing Fee: $0.00 - $875.00 Flood and tax service: $0.00 - $95.00 Underwriting Fee: $0.00 - $1295.00 Document Review Fee: $0.00 - $400.00 Appraisal Fee: $0.00 - $850.00 Credit Report Fee: $0.00 - $135.00 Actual charges may vary according to the particular lender selected, the particular services provided, and the underlying transaction, borrower selections, etc. Some or all of these fees may be charged by third parties and/or the Member Mortgage Lender/Mortgage Broker. The Member Lenders and Mortgage Brokers have agreed to pay a fee ranging from 0.5% to 2.75% of the loan amount to Sonic Loans in connection with a range of loan origination services provided by Sonic Loans to the Member Lender/Mortgage Broker. The fees are paid either directly to Sonic Loans by the Member Lender/Mortgage Broker or billed directly to you at closing. |
| Provider and Settlement Service | Charge or Range of Charges |
|---|---|
| Appraisal Fee | $0-$800 |
| Credit Report Fee | $63-$125 |
