Answer:
The cash balance required from the buyer at closing is $34,865.
Explanation:
The cash balance required from the buyer at closing is the excess of his expenses over his receipts. This can be calculated as follows:
Particulars                         $             $      Â
Receipts:
Earnest money deposit            12,000
Loan received                  318,000 Â
Total receipts                                  330,000
Expenses:
Purchase price                 (360,000)
Origination fee                   (3,180)
Lender's policy of title insurance      (400)
Appraisal                         (300)
Property taxes in advance           (430)
Hazard insurance                  (555) Â
Total expenses                                 (364,865) Â
Balance required                               (34,865) Â
Therefore, the cash balance required from the buyer at closing is $34,865.