Follow the dollars · Assumption only

A complete cash picture for Dec 2, 2026

Buyers Guide
Your down payment$20,257Cash toward the purchase price.
Closing costs + prepaids$15,832Not just lender fees.
Before credits & paid funds$36,089The complete starting cash picture.
Estimated remaining funds due at closing

No credits or earnest money applied yet.

$36,089

Bridge the purchase gap

From the price to what is still due.

Full purchase gap at closing$20,257.14
Your down payment$20,257.14
Closing costs + prepaids$15,832.00
Total buyer cash needed$36,089.14
Remaining funds due$36,089.14

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%)$4,800.00
Title & settlement$1,825.00
Recording fee$100.00
VA funding fee (0.5%)$2,298.71
Home insurance (12 months up front)$2,000.00
Insurance escrow (3 months)$500.00
Property tax escrow (3 months)$600.00
Initial HOA (3 months)$194.01
Prepaid interest, first (30 days)$2,471.28
Fees + prepaids$15,832.00

Your down payment is the seller’s equity. You take over the $459,743 balance, so the rest of the $480,000 price is paid at closing. A second mortgage can cover part of it. $36,089.14 is due at closing. Uses and sources reconcile at $495,832.00 each. Not a Closing Disclosure.