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Payments, Costs and Comparing Offers
Is my down payment the same as my cash to close?
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No. Cash to close includes the down payment and applicable closing costs, adjusted for deposits already paid, credits and other items. Review the detailed calculation on your disclosures. Ask which costs are still estimates and what documentation is needed for the funds you will bring to closing.
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