Follow the dollars · Assumption only

A complete cash picture for Dec 23, 2026

Buyers Guide
Your down payment$27,296Cash toward the purchase price.
Closing costs + prepaids$9,950Not just lender fees.
Before credits & paid funds$37,246The complete starting cash picture.
Estimated remaining funds due at closing

No credits or earnest money applied yet.

$37,246

Bridge the purchase gap

From the price to what is still due.

Full purchase gap at closing$27,295.76
Your down payment$27,295.76
Closing costs + prepaids$9,950.41
Total buyer cash needed$37,246.17
Remaining funds due$37,246.17

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%)$2,890.00
Title & settlement$1,825.00
Recording fee$100.00
VA funding fee (0.5%)$1,308.52
Home insurance (12 months up front)$1,800.00
Insurance escrow (3 months)$450.00
Property tax escrow (3 months)$346.75
Prepaid interest, first (9 days)$187.14
Fees + prepaids$9,950.41

Your down payment is the seller’s equity. You take over the $261,704 balance, so the rest of the $289,000 price is paid at closing. A second mortgage can cover part of it. $37,246.17 is due at closing. Uses and sources reconcile at $298,950.41 each. Not a Closing Disclosure.