How it works
Cash needed = price × down-payment rate + price × closing-cost rate + prepaids − credits.
Input definitions
- Purchase price
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Down payment (%)
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Closing costs (%)
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Prepaids and initial escrow
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Seller or lender credits
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Purchase price
- 350000
- Down payment (%)
- 20
- Closing costs (%)
- 3
- Prepaids and initial escrow
- 4000
- Seller or lender credits
- 2000
Assumptions & limits
Uses only the values entered. Rates are illustrative inputs, not live quotes, legal rules or personalised advice. Check provider terms, local requirements and measurements before acting.
Sources & review
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Common questions
Is earnest money added again?
Subtract earnest money already paid from the result when estimating the remaining wire amount.
How does Mortgage cash needed at closing calculate the result?
Cash needed = price × down-payment rate + price × closing-cost rate + prepaids − credits.
What should I verify before using Mortgage cash needed at closing?
Uses only the values entered. Rates are illustrative inputs, not live quotes, legal rules or personalised advice. Check provider terms, local requirements and measurements before acting.