Follow the dollars · Assumption only

A complete cash picture for Dec 23, 2026

Buyers Guide
Your down payment$257,519Cash toward the purchase price.
Closing costs + prepaids$12,924Not just lender fees.
Before credits & paid funds$270,443The complete starting cash picture.
Estimated remaining funds due at closing

No credits or earnest money applied yet.

$270,443

Bridge the purchase gap

From the price to what is still due.

Full purchase gap at closing$257,518.82
Your down payment$257,518.82
Closing costs + prepaids$12,924.14
Total buyer cash needed$270,442.96
Remaining funds due$270,442.96

Closing costs, itemized

Fees first, then prepaids and escrow.

Assumption fee$763.00
Credit report$200.00
Tax service$80.00
UMe assumption specialist (1%)$5,250.00
Title & settlement$1,825.00
Recording fee$100.00
VA funding fee (0.5%)$1,337.41
Home insurance (12 months up front)$2,000.00
Insurance escrow (3 months)$500.00
Property tax escrow (3 months)$630.00
Initial HOA (3 months)$60.00
Prepaid interest, first (9 days)$178.74
Fees + prepaids$12,924.14

Your down payment is the seller’s equity. You take over the $267,481 balance, so the rest of the $525,000 price is paid at closing. A second mortgage can cover part of it. $270,442.96 is due at closing. Uses and sources reconcile at $537,924.14 each. Not a Closing Disclosure.