Follow the dollars · Assumption only

A complete cash picture for Dec 4, 2026

Buyers Guide
Your down payment$18,431Cash toward the purchase price.
Closing costs + prepaids$10,728Not just lender fees.
Before credits & paid funds$29,159The complete starting cash picture.
Estimated remaining funds due at closing

No credits or earnest money applied yet.

$29,159

Bridge the purchase gap

From the price to what is still due.

Full purchase gap at closing$18,430.65
Your down payment$18,430.65
Closing costs + prepaids$10,728.03
Total buyer cash needed$29,158.67
Remaining funds due$29,158.67

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%)$2,550.00
Title & settlement$1,825.00
Recording fee$100.00
VA funding fee (0.5%)$1,182.85
Home insurance (12 months up front)$1,800.00
Insurance escrow (3 months)$450.00
Property tax escrow (3 months)$637.50
Prepaid interest, first (28 days)$1,139.68
Fees + prepaids$10,728.03

Your down payment is the seller’s equity. You take over the $236,569 balance, so the rest of the $255,000 price is paid at closing. A second mortgage can cover part of it. $29,158.67 is due at closing. Uses and sources reconcile at $265,728.03 each. Not a Closing Disclosure.