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Closing Costs: Tennessee

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

Median Home Price
$340K
Property Tax Rate
0.56%
Avg Closing Costs
$5K
1.5% of price
Avg Insurance
$2,400/yr
First-Time Buyer Program: THDA Great Choice Home Loan
Up to $25,000 DPA

Mortgage Calculator — Tennessee

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$68,000
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years
TN avg
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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$2,078
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$1,719
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$359
per month
Total Interest Paid
$347K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$619K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$272,000
Principal & Interest$1,719
Property Taxes$159
Homeowners Insurance$200
Total Monthly PITI$2,078

Closing Costs — Tennessee

Estimated closing costs based on Tennessee tax rates and fees.

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Tennessee: Avg closing costs 1.5% of price. Transfer tax: 0.37%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$11,850
3.5% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$2,873
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$3,150
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$1,258
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$4,569
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$2,448
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$2,000
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$1,258
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$476
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$2,400
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$817
Escrow Reserves$876
Total Closing Costs$11,850

Buying a Home in Tennessee

The median home price in Tennessee is $340,000, with property taxes averaging 0.56% annually. Tennessee's low property tax rate is a major advantage for buyers, keeping monthly costs well below what you'd pay in high-tax states.

Closing costs in Tennessee average $5K (1.5%% of purchase price). The state charges a 0.37% transfer tax on real estate transactions, which modestly adds to closing costs. Homeowners insurance runs approximately $2,400 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Tennessee offers the THDA Great Choice Home Loan for first-time buyers: Up to $25,000 DPA. Contact your state housing finance agency or a HUD-approved housing counselor for eligibility details and application steps.

Tennessee presents moderate affordability. The $340K median puts homeownership within reach for median-income households, though down payment savings and closing costs require planning.

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