Follow the dollars · Assumption only
A complete cash picture for Dec 20, 2026
Your down payment$3,738Cash toward the purchase price.
Closing costs + prepaids$14,404Not just lender fees.
Before credits & paid funds$18,142The complete starting cash picture.
Estimated remaining funds due at closing
$18,142No credits or earnest money applied yet.
Bridge the purchase gap
From the price to what is still due.
Full purchase gap at closing$3,737.85
Your down payment$3,737.85
Closing costs + prepaids$14,404.38
Total buyer cash needed$18,142.23
Remaining funds due$18,142.23
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%)$4,850.00
Title & settlement$1,825.00
Recording fee$100.00
VA funding fee (0.5%)$2,406.31
Home insurance (12 months up front)$2,000.00
Insurance escrow (3 months)$500.00
Property tax escrow (3 months)$582.00
Prepaid interest, first (12 days)$1,098.07
Fees + prepaids$14,404.38
Your down payment is the seller’s equity. You take over the $481,262 balance, so the rest of the $485,000 price is paid at closing. A second mortgage can cover part of it. $18,142.23 is due at closing. Uses and sources reconcile at $499,404.38 each. Not a Closing Disclosure.