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Closing Costs: Missouri

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

Median Home Price
$235K
Property Tax Rate
0.97%
Avg Closing Costs
$2K
0.9% of price
Avg Insurance
$2,200/yr
First-Time Buyer Program: MHDC First Place Loan
Up to 4% cash assistance

Mortgage Calculator — Missouri

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

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$47,000
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years
MO avg
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$1,561
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$1,188
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$373
per month
Total Interest Paid
$240K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$428K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$188,000
Principal & Interest$1,188
Property Taxes$190
Homeowners Insurance$183
Total Monthly PITI$1,561

Closing Costs — Missouri

Estimated closing costs based on Missouri tax rates and fees.

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Missouri: Avg closing costs 0.9% of price. Transfer tax: 0%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$9,013
3.8% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$2,117
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$2,625
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$0
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$4,271
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$1,692
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$1,475
Recording Fee$150
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$570
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$2,200
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$565
Escrow Reserves$937
Total Closing Costs$9,013

Buying a Home in Missouri

The median home price in Missouri is $235,000, with property taxes averaging 0.97% annually. Missouri's property tax rate is roughly in line with the national average.

Closing costs in Missouri average $2K (0.9%% of purchase price). Missouri does not charge a transfer tax, which helps keep closing costs lower. Homeowners insurance runs approximately $2,200 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Missouri offers the MHDC First Place Loan for first-time buyers: Up to 4% cash assistance. Contact your state housing finance agency or a HUD-approved housing counselor for eligibility details and application steps.

Missouri offers strong affordability. With median prices under $250K, first-time buyers have realistic paths to homeownership, especially combined with state assistance programs.

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