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Cash-to-close worksheet

Add figures from actual quotes, your Loan Estimate and purchase agreement. No average closing-cost percentage is assumed.

Use the same period and property scenario throughout. Required fields can contain zero, but no quote is supplied for you.

Worksheet total

Complete the sheet to see this scenario.

Assumptions to check

Estimated remaining cash = fees + prepaids + escrow + down payment − applicable credits − deposit. Avoid counting an item twice. Not all credits can offset all costs; confirm limits with your lender and closing agent. A negative result requires review, not an assumed refund.