Follow the dollars · Assumption only

A complete cash picture for Dec 8, 2026

Buyers Guide
Your down payment$38,402Cash toward the purchase price.
Closing costs + prepaids$14,289Not just lender fees.
Before credits & paid funds$52,691The complete starting cash picture.
Estimated remaining funds due at closing

No credits or earnest money applied yet.

$52,691

Bridge the purchase gap

From the price to what is still due.

Full purchase gap at closing$38,402.04
Your down payment$38,402.04
Closing costs + prepaids$14,289.02
Total buyer cash needed$52,691.06
Remaining funds due$52,691.06

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%)$2,007.99
Home insurance (12 months up front)$1,800.00
Insurance escrow (3 months)$450.00
Property tax escrow (3 months)$612.75
Initial HOA (3 months)$252.00
Prepaid interest, first (24 days)$1,798.28
Fees + prepaids$14,289.02

Your down payment is the seller’s equity. You take over the $401,598 balance, so the rest of the $440,000 price is paid at closing. A second mortgage can cover part of it. $52,691.06 is due at closing. Uses and sources reconcile at $454,289.02 each. Not a Closing Disclosure.