Explanation of Closing Costs 2005
Explanation of Closing Costs 2005
The closing procedure generally takes from 30 to 45 days and these costs are paid by the buyer.
Note: All amounts are in US Dollars, with an exchange rate of $10.50 pesos per dollar.
When a property is acquired through a Purchase-Offer or when a Trust Transfer Domain is carried out before a Notary Public, in order for them to be legally constituted they must meet with a series of permits and expenses, which are described as follows:
l.- TRUSTEE FEES: These are charged on a yearly basis and are paid upfront. They may vary according to the transaction and considering the property and the trustee; nonetheless most of them charge $450. in properties priced under $700,000.00. For properties priced up to $l,500,000 they charge $600. and over $1,500,001.00 they charge $1,000.
In Addition to this all the Trustees collect the same fee for the Trust Acceptance, which is charged only once.
2.- FOREIGN AFFAIRS PERMIT (SRE): This is a permit that the Notary Public or the Trustee process through their agents and they may cost $1,100. as a maximum fee; this may be in proportion to the agents fees, since the permit fee from the Foreign Relations Office does not vary.
3. NATIONAL FOREIGN INVESTMENTS REGISTRATION (RNIE).- The Trustee has the obligation to process the registration of the Deed within a 30 day period after the granting and the cost per fees and rights may vary from $285 to $330 according to the Trustee.
4.- NOTARY PUBLIC FEES: These are regulated by a fee list authorized by the Notary Law valid in every State. In the State of Jalisco the fee list is as follows:
From $1,000 up to $9,523 = 2% From$9,524 up to $1,9047 = 1.15%From $19,048 up to $47,619 = .85% From $47,619 up to$71,428=.65%from $71,429 up to $95,238 = .50% From $95,239 up to $476,190 =.25% from $476,191 and over =.20%.
(Note: The fees can be for a lesser amount but never for an amount over this fee list.)
5.- PROPERTY ACQUISITION TAX.- This is a State Tax. The notary Public is responsible to charge and declare it without surcharges. In the case of the State of Nayarit this takes place within a 30 day period after the granting of the Deed. It is 2% based on the highest value of the previously authorized construction appraisal.In the case of the State of Jalisco it takes 60 days. This tax is charged based on the construction appraisal value using different percentages and fixed amounts. It is important to mention that in order to calculate this tax you must apply a special procedure and the real closing costs cannot be determined on your own, a notary must determine these costs.
6.- APPRAISAL AND DIVISION: Your cost is calculated as follows:
on values up to $250,000 = 3%$250,001 - $500,000 = 2%$500,001 – and up = 1%
(Note: These percentages may vary according to the appraiser’s criteria.).
7.- PUBLIC REGISTRY RIGHTS.- This permit can be processed through the notary. Once the corresponding rights are paid, the notary will be able to process the registration in the Local Public Registration Office where the property is located. The costs vary as stated by the valid law in every State.The State of Nayarit charges 0.9% base don the transaction value. This amount cannot exceed $6,952.
In the State of Jalisco a $190 fee is charged per property.
8.- NO LIENS CERTIFICATENO LIENS ON PROPERTY TAX, NO LIENS ON WATER OR MAINTENANCE FEESThe notary has the obligation to check that the subject property has no lien. The notary will gather the certificates from the corresponding Government offices and from the Condominium administration. This charge is normally not more than $60
9.- OTHER CHARGES. This depends on the notary and these can be: Travel expenses when there is need to sign documents. Copies and other administrative costs. This is usually not more than $767
10.- TITLE INSURANCE.- This varies according to the value of the transaction and the Insurance company but it should not exceed 0.5% - 0.7%
11.- ESCROW ACCOUNT.- In order to manage the funds for the purchase of a property it is recommended to open an ESCROW. The fees are $500 as opening costs.
It is important to mention that all the aforementioned expenses are mandatory and they must be made. In the case of a Trust Transfer Domain for a Purchase-Offer you can omit steps 1, 2 and 3.
With this information our clients can determine the real closing costs. Nevertheless, it is very important to visit your notary for assistance or if this is not possible then you should go to a Real Estate Agency which has qualified personnel to supervise your closing.
All of this information about closing costs it is necessary to have an idea of what your closing costs may be and according to my expertise in this field, I prepared a chart which can help determine the approximate costs very fast.
(ONLY WHEN CONSTITUTING A TRUST)
Up to $20,000 17%
From $20,000 to $50,000 10% to 15%
From $50000 to $100,000 7% to 10%
From $100,000 to $150,000 6%
From $150,000 to $250,000 5%
From $ 250,000 to $450,000 4%
From $450,000 to $1500,000 3.5%
$1500,000and over 2.5% al 3%
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The closing procedure generally takes from 30 to 45 days and these costs are paid by the buyer.
Note: All amounts are in US Dollars, with an exchange rate of $10.50 pesos per dollar.
When a property is acquired through a Purchase-Offer or when a Trust Transfer Domain is carried out before a Notary Public, in order for them to be legally constituted they must meet with a series of permits and expenses, which are described as follows:
l.- TRUSTEE FEES: These are charged on a yearly basis and are paid upfront. They may vary according to the transaction and considering the property and the trustee; nonetheless most of them charge $450. in properties priced under $700,000.00. For properties priced up to $l,500,000 they charge $600. and over $1,500,001.00 they charge $1,000.
In Addition to this all the Trustees collect the same fee for the Trust Acceptance, which is charged only once.
2.- FOREIGN AFFAIRS PERMIT (SRE): This is a permit that the Notary Public or the Trustee process through their agents and they may cost $1,100. as a maximum fee; this may be in proportion to the agents fees, since the permit fee from the Foreign Relations Office does not vary.
3. NATIONAL FOREIGN INVESTMENTS REGISTRATION (RNIE).- The Trustee has the obligation to process the registration of the Deed within a 30 day period after the granting and the cost per fees and rights may vary from $285 to $330 according to the Trustee.
4.- NOTARY PUBLIC FEES: These are regulated by a fee list authorized by the Notary Law valid in every State. In the State of Jalisco the fee list is as follows:
From $1,000 up to $9,523 = 2% From$9,524 up to $1,9047 = 1.15%From $19,048 up to $47,619 = .85% From $47,619 up to$71,428=.65%from $71,429 up to $95,238 = .50% From $95,239 up to $476,190 =.25% from $476,191 and over =.20%.
(Note: The fees can be for a lesser amount but never for an amount over this fee list.)
5.- PROPERTY ACQUISITION TAX.- This is a State Tax. The notary Public is responsible to charge and declare it without surcharges. In the case of the State of Nayarit this takes place within a 30 day period after the granting of the Deed. It is 2% based on the highest value of the previously authorized construction appraisal.In the case of the State of Jalisco it takes 60 days. This tax is charged based on the construction appraisal value using different percentages and fixed amounts. It is important to mention that in order to calculate this tax you must apply a special procedure and the real closing costs cannot be determined on your own, a notary must determine these costs.
6.- APPRAISAL AND DIVISION: Your cost is calculated as follows:
on values up to $250,000 = 3%$250,001 - $500,000 = 2%$500,001 – and up = 1%
(Note: These percentages may vary according to the appraiser’s criteria.).
7.- PUBLIC REGISTRY RIGHTS.- This permit can be processed through the notary. Once the corresponding rights are paid, the notary will be able to process the registration in the Local Public Registration Office where the property is located. The costs vary as stated by the valid law in every State.The State of Nayarit charges 0.9% base don the transaction value. This amount cannot exceed $6,952.
In the State of Jalisco a $190 fee is charged per property.
8.- NO LIENS CERTIFICATENO LIENS ON PROPERTY TAX, NO LIENS ON WATER OR MAINTENANCE FEESThe notary has the obligation to check that the subject property has no lien. The notary will gather the certificates from the corresponding Government offices and from the Condominium administration. This charge is normally not more than $60
9.- OTHER CHARGES. This depends on the notary and these can be: Travel expenses when there is need to sign documents. Copies and other administrative costs. This is usually not more than $767
10.- TITLE INSURANCE.- This varies according to the value of the transaction and the Insurance company but it should not exceed 0.5% - 0.7%
11.- ESCROW ACCOUNT.- In order to manage the funds for the purchase of a property it is recommended to open an ESCROW. The fees are $500 as opening costs.
It is important to mention that all the aforementioned expenses are mandatory and they must be made. In the case of a Trust Transfer Domain for a Purchase-Offer you can omit steps 1, 2 and 3.
With this information our clients can determine the real closing costs. Nevertheless, it is very important to visit your notary for assistance or if this is not possible then you should go to a Real Estate Agency which has qualified personnel to supervise your closing.
All of this information about closing costs it is necessary to have an idea of what your closing costs may be and according to my expertise in this field, I prepared a chart which can help determine the approximate costs very fast.
(ONLY WHEN CONSTITUTING A TRUST)
Up to $20,000 17%
From $20,000 to $50,000 10% to 15%
From $50000 to $100,000 7% to 10%
From $100,000 to $150,000 6%
From $150,000 to $250,000 5%
From $ 250,000 to $450,000 4%
From $450,000 to $1500,000 3.5%
$1500,000and over 2.5% al 3%
http://www.mlsvallarta.com/puerto-vallarta-real-estate/moreinformation/puerto-vallarta-real-estate-articles/explanation-of-closing-co.shtml
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