Follow the dollars · Assumption only

A complete cash picture for Dec 1, 2026

Buyers Guide
Your down payment$55,319Cash toward the purchase price.
Closing costs + prepaids$9,756Not just lender fees.
Before credits & paid funds$65,075The complete starting cash picture.
Estimated remaining funds due at closing

No credits or earnest money applied yet.

$65,075

Bridge the purchase gap

From the price to what is still due.

Full purchase gap at closing$55,318.91
Your down payment$55,318.91
Closing costs + prepaids$9,756.37
Total buyer cash needed$65,075.28
Remaining funds due$65,075.28

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%)$2,445.00
Title & settlement$1,825.00
Recording fee$100.00
VA funding fee (0.5%)$945.91
Home insurance (12 months up front)$1,800.00
Insurance escrow (3 months)$450.00
Property tax escrow (3 months)$132.00
Prepaid interest, first (31 days)$1,015.46
Fees + prepaids$9,756.37

Your down payment is the seller’s equity. You take over the $189,181 balance, so the rest of the $244,500 price is paid at closing. A second mortgage can cover part of it. $65,075.28 is due at closing. Uses and sources reconcile at $254,256.37 each. Not a Closing Disclosure.