Brown County, Nebraska Closing Costs
On the $100,200 median Brown County home, the county-specific closing items come to about $817: transfer tax $335, title insurance $482. 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 | $498 | $580 | $1,078 |
| $200,000 | $664 | $680 | $1,344 |
| $250,000 | $830 | $780 | $1,610 |
| $300,000 | $996 | $880 | $1,876 |
| $350,000 | $1,162 | $980 | $2,142 |
| $400,000 | $1,328 | $1,080 | $2,408 |
| $450,000 | $1,494 | $1,180 | $2,674 |
| $500,000 | $1,660 | $1,280 | $2,940 |
| $600,000 | $1,992 | $1,480 | $3,472 |
| $700,000 | $2,324 | $1,680 | $4,004 |
| $800,000 | $2,656 | $1,880 | $4,536 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,320 | $2,280 | $5,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Brown County?
On the $100,200 median home, the county-specific items come to about $817: transfer tax $335, title insurance $407 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 Brown County?
The seller customarily pays the Nebraska transfer tax. 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)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-901, Tax on grantor; rate
- First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) Nebraska Title Insurance Rates and Rules Manual, effective July 31, 2023 (filed with the Nebraska Department of Insurance under the prior-approval framework of Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 44-1997)
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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