American homebuyers are paying more to close on a mortgage now than a year ago, with Connecticut’s average closing costs among the middle of the pack, according to a fresh Bankrate.com survey.
Closing costs climbed 6 percent over the past 12 months and now average $2,539 on a $200,000 loan, according to Bankrate.com. Origination fees increased 9 percent, to $1,877; and third-party fees are up 1 percent, to $662.
Connecticut has the 21st-highest average closing cost, at $2,555, the survey showed. Texas’ average closing costs of $3,046 are the highest in the nation. Alaska ($2,897), New York ($2,892), Hawaii ($2,808) and Wisconsin ($2,706) round out the top five.
The cheapest closing costs are in Nevada (an average of $2,265). Tennessee ($2,366), Missouri ($2,387), Ohio ($2,392) and Washington, D.C. ($2,402) comprise the rest of the bottom five.
“New mortgage regulations are the biggest reasons why closing costs went up over the past year,” said Holden Lewis, Bankrate.com senior mortgage analyst. “The good news is that some lenders have not increased fees. To get the best deal, consumers should compare good faith estimates from at least three different lenders.”
Click here to view the average closing costs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
