Follow the dollars · Assumption only

A complete cash picture for Dec 20, 2026

Buyers Guide
Your down payment$5,974Cash toward the purchase price.
Closing costs + prepaids$13,349Not just lender fees.
Before credits & paid funds$19,322The complete starting cash picture.
Estimated remaining funds due at closing

No credits or earnest money applied yet.

$19,322

Bridge the purchase gap

From the price to what is still due.

Full purchase gap at closing$5,973.62
Your down payment$5,973.62
Closing costs + prepaids$13,348.64
Total buyer cash needed$19,322.26
Remaining funds due$19,322.26

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%)$4,400.00
Title & settlement$1,825.00
Recording fee$100.00
VA funding fee (0.5%)$2,170.13
Home insurance (12 months up front)$1,800.00
Insurance escrow (3 months)$450.00
Property tax escrow (3 months)$528.00
Initial HOA (3 months)$105.00
Prepaid interest, first (12 days)$927.51
Fees + prepaids$13,348.64

Your down payment is the seller’s equity. You take over the $434,026 balance, so the rest of the $440,000 price is paid at closing. A second mortgage can cover part of it. $19,322.26 is due at closing. Uses and sources reconcile at $453,348.64 each. Not a Closing Disclosure.