It doesn't really matter what they call a fee - it is just money you won't get. The only thing that matters to you is what you net out with at the end.

BTW - before closing, you will get a real list of charges. Until then, everything is just an estimate. If you agree to pay "up to" a certain amount, that is max it will be.

Hi Eastgate,
If your buyer is using conventional financing, their lender won't let them pocket any of your contribution toward their closing costs... so no worries there, its not like they're pulling a quick one on you.

Here's a list with explanations of typical closing costs;
http://www.nobullmortgage.com/closingcosts.php

Cheers,
Dave Donhoff
Leverage Planner

Here is a link that might be useful: List & Explanations Closing Costs

Dave ~

Thanks for posting the closing costs explanations. I will run it off for my education.

Robyn