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Brianna is buying a house for $190,000. She plans to make a 14% down payment. Closing costs include $400 for 6 months of homeowners insurance, $1200 for 6 months of property tax, $125 for the title fee, and $450 in transaction fees. Brianna also agreed to pay two points in exchange for a 0.5% reduction in interest rate. Determine the amount of money Brianna needs to cover closing costs. Round your answer to the nearest cent.
Given,
Cost of house= $190,000
Down payment=14%
Therefore, net loan amount=190000*(1-14%)= $163,400
Closing Costs:
Points= 2
Amount in lieu of points= Loan* Points% = 163400*2% = $3,268
Homeowners insurance= $400
Property tax= $1,200
Title fee= $125
Transaction fees= $450
Total closing costs= 3268+400+1200+125+450= $5,443.00