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Closing Costs: Minnesota

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and first-time buyer programs for Minnesota homebuyers.

Median Home Price
$335K
Property Tax Rate
1.12%
Avg Closing Costs
$5K
1.4% of price
Avg Insurance
$2,100/yr
First-Time Buyer Program: Minnesota Housing Start Up
Up to $18,000 deferred loan

Mortgage Calculator — Minnesota

Pre-filled with Minnesota medians. Adjust for your property.

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$67,000
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MN avg
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$2,182
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$1,694
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$488
per month
Total Interest Paid
$342K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$610K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$268,000
Principal & Interest$1,694
Property Taxes$313
Homeowners Insurance$175
Total Monthly PITI$2,182

Closing Costs — Minnesota

Estimated closing costs based on Minnesota tax rates and fees.

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Minnesota: Avg closing costs 1.4% of price. Transfer tax: 0.33%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$12,199
3.6% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$2,837
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$3,125
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$1,106
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$5,131
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$2,412
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$1,975
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$1,106
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$938
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$2,100
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$805
Escrow Reserves$1,288
Total Closing Costs$12,199

Buying a Home in Minnesota

The median home price in Minnesota is $335,000, with property taxes averaging 1.12% annually. Minnesota's property tax rate is roughly in line with the national average.

Closing costs in Minnesota average $5K (1.4%% of purchase price). The state charges a 0.33% transfer tax on real estate transactions, which modestly adds to closing costs. Homeowners insurance runs approximately $2,100 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Minnesota offers the Minnesota Housing Start Up for first-time buyers: Up to $18,000 deferred loan. Contact your state housing finance agency or a HUD-approved housing counselor for eligibility details and application steps.

Minnesota presents moderate affordability. The $335K median puts homeownership within reach for median-income households, though down payment savings and closing costs require planning.

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