Follow the dollars · Assumption only

A complete cash picture for Dec 7, 2026

Buyers Guide
Your down payment$23,856Cash toward the purchase price.
Closing costs + prepaids$12,329Not just lender fees.
Before credits & paid funds$36,184The complete starting cash picture.
Estimated remaining funds due at closing

No credits or earnest money applied yet.

$36,184

Bridge the purchase gap

From the price to what is still due.

Full purchase gap at closing$23,855.67
Your down payment$23,855.67
Closing costs + prepaids$12,328.82
Total buyer cash needed$36,184.49
Remaining funds due$36,184.49

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%)$2,790.00
Title & settlement$1,825.00
Recording fee$100.00
VA funding fee (0.5%)$1,275.72
Home insurance (12 months up front)$1,800.00
Insurance escrow (3 months)$450.00
Property tax escrow (3 months)$1,858.50
Prepaid interest, first (25 days)$1,186.60
Fees + prepaids$12,328.82

Your down payment is the seller’s equity. You take over the $255,144 balance, so the rest of the $279,000 price is paid at closing. A second mortgage can cover part of it. $36,184.49 is due at closing. Uses and sources reconcile at $291,328.82 each. Not a Closing Disclosure.