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BUYER VS. SELLER COSTS
         Standard Allocation of Closing Fees


                          BUYER COST                                              SELLER COST


          40% of the premium for standard coverage title           60% of the premium for standard coverage title
          insurance and any additional cost relating to the        insurance
          issuance of extended coverage policy

          50% of Escrow Fee                                        50% of Escrow Fee



          Lender’s Policy                                          Cost of drafting conveyance documents and bill
                                                                   of sale


          Cost of obtaining Buyer’s consent                        Cost of obtaining Seller’s consent



          Buyer’s notary fees                                      Seller’s notary fees



          Cost of drafting mortgage or agreement of sale           Cost of required staking or survey


          All recording fees except documents relating to          Recording fees to clear Seller’s title
          clear Seller’s title

          Condominium and association ownership                    Cost of required condominium and association
          transfer fee                                             documents


          FHA or VA discount points and any mortgage               FHA or VA mandatory closing fees
          fees



                                                                   Cost of required termite inspection report


                                                                   Conveyance Tax



                                                                   FIRPTA (Federal Withholding Tax)
        Visit oldrepublictitle.com/hawaii and
        use our Online Netsheets tool to calculate
        your estimated fees.                                       HARPTA (State Withholding Tax)



















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