Understanding a HUD Settlement Statement

(U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)

A HUD Settlement Statement is composed of two (2) pages. Page one is composed of item numbers 100 to 603. Section J, on the left (100-303), itemizes and summarizes the borrower’s transactions while Section K, on the right (400-603), covers the seller. Page two, item numbers 700 to 1400, itemizes costs paid from borrower’s funds and seller’s funds at settlement. Totals for each are then entered on appropriate lines in Section J (borrowers) and Section K (sellers), page 1. It is like your federal taxes–fill out all the forms (p. 2) and then summarize (p. 1). And then pay the specified amount.

This information will start with page 2, since it contains the itemized information that is summarized, totaled and copied to page 1.


Page 2–Items # 700-1400

(Each item may be paid at settlement from borrower’s funds or seller’s funds, or both, as determined by negotiation between seller and buyer; the form specifies who will pay)

700. TOTAL SALES/BROKER’S COMMISSION based on price $ ______@ % =

Division of Commission (line 700) as follows:

701. $ _______ to __________ (Listing agent)

702. $ _______ to __________ (Selling agent)

703. Commission paid at Settlement

704.
EXPLANATION:
This is typically a percentage of the selling price, and is usually paid by the seller. THIS IS THE AMOUNT SAVED BY LISTING AND SELLING YOUR PROPERTY “FSBO”
800. ITEMS PAYABLE IN CONNECTION WITH LOAN


801. Loan Origination Fee _____%



802. Loan Discount _______ %





803. Appraisal Fee to


804. Credit Report to


805. Lender’s Inspection Fee



806. Mortgage Insurance Application Fee to


807. Assumption Fee



808–811. Mortgage Broker Fees, etc.
EXPLANATION:
800. Fees that lenders charge to process, approve, and make the mortgage loan

801. May also be called “point” or “points”. It is for the lender’s administrative costs in processing the loan and is often expressed as a percentage of the loan. The Buyer usually pays this fee.

802. Usually referred to as “points” or “discount points”. It is a one-time charge by the lender or broker to lower the (interest) rate at which they would otherwise offer the loan. Each “point” is equal to 1% of the mortgage amount. If the lender charges “2 points” on a $ 100,000 loan, that is equal to $2,000

803. This pays for the appraisal report made by a qualified, licensed appraiser

804. This pays for the cost of a credit report which shows the buyer’s credit history.

805. This fee covers inspections (usually of new construction) made by either lender’s employees or by an outside inspector(s). It does not include pest or other specified inspections.

806. Fees paid to cover the insurance company’s processing an application for mortgage insurance

807. A fee charged by the lender when a new buyer “assumes” or takes over the seller’s “old” loan and contractually agrees to pay the seller’s existing mortgage loan.

808-811. Included are miscellaneous items such as Mortgage Broker’s Fees, CLO fees, etc.

900. ITEMS REQUIRED BY LENDER TO BE PAID IN ADVANCE

901. Interest from ________ to _________ @ $ ______/day (x _____ days) =

902. Mortgage Insurance Premium for _____ months to __________

903. Hazard Insurance Premium for _____ months to ______

904 -905.

EXPLANATION:


901. Borrowers are usually required by the lender to pay the interest that accrues or becomes due between the date of settlement and the first day of regular monthly payments.
902. Lenders may require the borrower to pay the first year’s mortgage insurance premium (MIP) or a lump sum payment, in advance, that covers the entire life of the loan.
903. Lenders usually require the borrower to pay the first year’s hazard insurance at settlement or to bring to settlement proof that the first year’s policy has been paid in full.
904-905. Included are other charges, such as for flood insurance.

1000. RESERVES DEPOSITED WITH LENDER

1001. Hazard Insurance ____ months @ $ _______ per month

1002. Mortgage Insurance _____ months @ $ _____ per month

1003. City property taxes _____ months @ $ _____ per month

1004. County property taxes _____ months @ _____ per month

1005. Annual assessments _____ months @ $ _____ per month

1006-1007

1008. Aggregate Adjustment _____ months @ $ _____ per month
EXPLANATION:


1001–1007. Identify the payment of hazard insurance, mortgage insurance, taxes, assessment fees and other items that must be made at settlement in order to set up an escrow account. Individual item deposits may overstate the amount that can be collected (lenders cannot collect more than a specified amount).












1008. This amount makes a correction in the amount collected, and must total zero or be a negative amount.

1100. TITLE CHARGES

1101. Settlement or closing fee to

1102. Abstract or title search to

1103. Title examination to

1104. Title insurance binder to

1105. Document preparation to


1106. Notary fees to


1107. Attorney’s fees to(includes above item numbers _____ to _____)

1108. Title Insurance to (includes above item numbers _____ to _____)

1109. Lender’s coverage $ _________

1110. Owner’s coverage $ _________

1111-1113

EXPLANATION:

1101. Fee paid to the settlement agent or escrow broker. This fee should be negotiated between the seller and the buyer
1102-1104. Fees to cover abstract of title search, title examination and issuance of title insurance binder




1105. Some lenders or title companies charge a separate fee to cover their costs of preparing legal documents such as notes, mortgages, deed of trust, etc.
1106. Some Notaries Public charge a fee for swearing to the fact that the person who signed a document is actually the person named in that document
1107. Fees paid to an attorney for legal services provided to the lender. Legal services include such things as examination of title, etc. Legal fees will appear here or on lines 1111-1113.

1200. GOVERNMENT RECORDING AND TRANSFER CHARGES
1201. Recording fees: Deed $ _____; Mortgage $ _____; Releases $ _____
1202. City/county tax/stamps: Deed $ _____; Mortgage $ _____
1203. State tax/stamps: Deed $ _____; Mortgage $ _____
1204- 1205

EXPLANATION:

1200-1205. Fees paid by buyer or seller (after negotiation). The buyer usually pays for recording the new deed and mortgage (line 1201). Transfer taxes may be quite large and are usually based on the value of the property. The rates are set by city and county governments. City, county and state tax stamps may also have to be purchased.

1300. ADDITIONAL SETTLEMENT CHARGES
1301. Survey to




1302. Pest inspection to

1303-1305

EXPLANATION:

1301
. Lenders frequently require a property survey by a licensed surveyor. This establishes the legal boundaries of the property, and protects both the lender and buyer. Payment for the survey is negotiable between the seller and buyer, and partially depends upon the customs of the part of the country where the property is located.
1302. Fee to pay for inspections for termite ands other pest infestations
1303-1305. Miscellaneous fees such as lead-based paint inspections, inspection for radon, etc.

1400. TOTAL SETTLEMENT CHARGES (enter on lines 103, Section J and 502, Section K)

EXPLANATION:
All fees in the column “PAID FROM BORROWER’S FUNDS AT SETTLEMENT” are totaled and the sum is then transferred to page 1, Section J, line 103. This total is added to the purchase price.

All fees in the column ‘PAID FROM SELLER’S FUNDS AT SETTLEMENT” are totaled and the sum is then transferred to page 1, Section K, line 502.

PAID OUTSIDE OF CLOSING (“POC”). Some fees, such as for appraisals and credit reports, are frequently paid by the borrower before closing. These fees may be listed on the HUD Settlement Statement to the left of the borrower’s column and marked “poc”. They are additional charges to the borrower.


Page 1–Items # 100-603

J. SUMMARY OF BORROWER’S TRANSACTION
100. GROSS AMOUNT DUE FROM BORROWER

101. Contract sales price
102. Personal property
103. Settlement charges to borrower (p. 2, line 1400
104-105 (Additional items)

Adjustments for items paid by seller in advance
106. City/town taxes to
107. County taxes to
108. Assessments to
109-112 (Additional items)
120. GROSS AMOUNT DUE FROM BORROWER

EXPLANATION:
Lines 106–112 make adjustment for items that the seller has previously paid. If the borrower benefits from these items after settlement, the borrower usually has to repay the seller for that portion of the cost.
101. The contract sales price
102. Value of personal property, such as appliances, lawn mowers, etc., included in sale
103. Settlement charges from page 2, line 1400
104-105. Any additional items
106. City/town taxes from January 1 until date of sale
107. County taxes from January 1 until date of sale
108. Assessments
109-112. Additional items such as value of heating fuel (oil, LPG), association dues, etc.
120. Total of lines 101 to 112

200. AMOUNTS PAID BY OR IN BEHALF OF BORROWER:
201. Deposit of earnest money
202. Principal amount of new loan(s)
203. Existing loan(s) taken subject to
204–209 Additional items

Adjustments for items unpaid by seller
210. City/town taxes to
211. County taxes to
212. Assessments to
213–219 Additional items
220. TOTAL PAID BY/FOR BORROWER

EXPLANATION:
Lines 210–219 make adjustment for items that the seller owes but the buyer has to pay after settlement. If the seller benefits from these items after settlement, the seller usually has to repay the buyer for that portion of the cost or credit that amount to the buyer.
201. The amount of earnest money the buyer put down with the contract
202. The amount of the buyer’s loan(s)
203. The amount of the loan(s) the buyer is assuming
204–209 Additional items
210. City/town taxes from January 1 until date of closing
211. County taxes from January 1 until date of closing
212. Any assessments from January 1 until date of closing
213–219 Additional items
220. Total amount paid by or for borrower

300. CASH AT SETTLEMENT FROM/TO BORROWER:
301. Gross amount due from borrower (line 120)
302. Less amounts paid by/for borrower (line 220)
303. CASH ( [ ] FROM) ( [ ] TO) BORROWER

EXPLANATION:
Line 303 shows the amount of cash the buyer must bring to settlement

K. SUMMARY OF SELLER’S TRANSACTION
400. GROSS AMOUNT DUE TO SELLER

401. Contract sales price
402. Personal property
403–405 Additional items
Adjustments for items paid by seller in advance
406. City/town taxes to
407. County taxes to
408. Assessments to
409–412 Additional items
420. GROSS AMOUNT DUE TO SELLER

EXPLANATION:
401. The contract sales price of the home
402. Value of any personal property included in sale, such as appliances, lawn mower, etc.
403–405. Additional items such as heating fuel (oil, LPG), etc.
406. City/town taxes seller has already paid in advance. Seller has pre-paid this amount in advance, so buyer owes seller the amount that would become due after closing.
407. County taxes seller has already paid in advance. Seller has pre-paid this amount in advance, so buyer owes seller the amount that would become due after closing.
408. Assessments seller has already paid in advance. Seller has pre-paid this amount in advance, so buyer owes seller the amount that would become due after closing.
406-407-408. For example, seller has paid the entire year’s city and county taxes, and the year’s assessment fees. The property sells on October 15. Seller owes taxes and assessment fees for January 1 until October 15, and the buyer owes these charges from October 15 until December 31.
409–412. Additional items
420. Total of lines 401 to 412

500. REDUCTIONS IN AMOUNT DUE TO SELLER:
501. Excess deposit (see instructions)
502. Settlement charges to seller (line 1400)
503. Existing loan(s) taken subject to
504. Payoff of first mortgage loan
505. Payoff of second mortgage loan
506–509 Additional items

Adjustments for items unpaid by seller
510. City/town taxes to
511. County taxes to
512. Assessments to
513–519 Additional items
520. TOTAL REDUCTION AMOUNT DUE SELLER

EXPLANATION:
501. A deduction or credit for excess deposits made by buyer
502. Total from line 1400, Section K, Summary of Seller’s Transactions
503. Amount of seller's loans assumed by buyer
504. Amount to pay off seller’s first mortgage
505. Amount to pay off seller’s second mortgage
506–509. Additional items to be subtracted from amount due seller at closing
510. City/town taxes seller owes on the property from January 1 until date of closing. Seller has not paid the year’s taxes. Buyer will have to pay taxes for the entire year, so this amount is deducted from the amount of money buyer owes seller.
511. County taxes seller owes on the property from January 1 until date of closing. Seller has not paid the year’s taxes. Buyer will have to pay taxes for the entire year, so this amount is deducted from the amount of money buyer owes seller.
512. Assessments seller owes on the property from January 1 until date of closing. Seller has not paid the year’s assessment. Buyer will have to pay taxes for the entire year, so this amount is deducted from the amount of money buyer owes seller.
513–519. Additional items that seller has paid in advance but will not benefit from this payment for the entire year.
520. Total of lines 501 to 519

600. CASH AT SETTLEMENT TO/FROM SELLER
601. Gross amount due to seller (line 420)
602. Less reduction in amount due seller (line 520)
603. CASH ( [ ] TO) (FROM [ ] ) SELLER

EXPLANATION:
601. Balance from line 420
602. Balance from line 520
603. Subtract line 520 from line 420. The amount of cash seller will receive at closing.