Silver Bow County, Montana Closing Costs
On the $223,500 median Silver Bow County home, the county-specific closing items come to about $943: no transfer tax in Montana, title insurance $943. Lender fees, appraisal and prepaids are added by the loan, not the county.
County-specific closing costs by purchase price
| Purchase price | Transfer tax | Title insurance (both policies) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $0 | $766 | $766 |
| $200,000 | $0 | $886 | $886 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $1,005 | $1,005 |
| $300,000 | $0 | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| $350,000 | $0 | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| $400,000 | $0 | $1,335 | $1,335 |
| $450,000 | $0 | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| $500,000 | $0 | $1,545 | $1,545 |
| $600,000 | $0 | $1,755 | $1,755 |
| $700,000 | $0 | $1,965 | $1,965 |
| $800,000 | $0 | $2,175 | $2,175 |
| $1,000,000 | $0 | $2,595 | $2,595 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Silver Bow County?
On the $223,500 median home, the county-specific items come to about $943: no transfer tax in Montana, title insurance $868 for the owner's policy and $75 for the lender's. Lender fees, an appraisal, prepaid taxes and insurance come on top and depend on the loan.
Who pays these in Silver Bow County?
Who pays the owner's title policy is negotiable; the buyer pays the lender's policy and the mortgage recording fee.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- MCA 15-7-305, Realty transfer certificate required
- WFG National Title Insurance Company, State of Montana Manual of Title Insurance Premiums, effective December 1, 2022 (filed with the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance under MCA 33-25-212)
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. General information, not financial advice.
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