In: Accounting
Closing Statement Problem Answer the following
questions based upon the information provided herein. Assume you
negotiated the sale as a real estate broker and are entitled to a
six percent commission The offer and acceptance contract calls for
a sales price of $200,000. The buyer has tendered $2,000 for
earnest money. The buyer has received loan approval on an 80% loan
to value ratio loan. The property is presently encumbered with an
existing mortgage with a balance of $130,789.56. The interest on
the loan has been paid through May 31, 2017. The interest rate on
the mortgage is 4.5%. Closing date is to be June 20,2017. All
prorations are based on a 360 day year and 30 day month. The 2016
taxes have not been paid and the 2017 taxes are to be prorated
based on the 2016 taxes which were 52.5 mills on an assessed
valuation of $40,000. A homeowners insurance policy costing $1,200
for a one year period will be purchased by the buyer and paid at
closing. The owners title insurance costing $850, a deed
preparation fee of $60.00, and a termite policy costing $500.00 are
to be paid by the seller. Title insurance costing $950, a credit
report costing $60, and an appraisal fee of $450 will be paid by
the buyer. The buyer's loan fees include a 1 point origination fee
and $800 of additional costs. In addition, the following documents
will be recorded: 1-page deed, 15-page mortgage, and a 1-page
release deed. The broker's fee is payable at closing and revenue
stamps at the usual rate must be paid by the seller and buyer. The
closing fee of $500 will be split 50/50 between the buyer and
seller.
How much are the buyers total loan fees?
Buyer total loan fees $
Loan interest for 20 June 17. for 20 days 2400
160000*4.5%*20/60
Insurance policy 1200
Owner title insurance 950
credit report 60
appraisal fee 450
Originating fee & additional cost 800
Broker closing fee 50 % paid by buyer 250
Total 6110