REQUIRED CASH

The total dollar amount that must be posted up front by the buyer to close a mortgage or to refinance an existing property. The required cash amount can include any of the following amounts if they are requested at closing:

  • Any down payment
  • Points or other fixed charges to the lender
  • Insurance premiums
  • Title insurance or per diem interest

The required cash should be expressed on the Good Faith Estimate of Settlement, which is a mandatory step in the lending process.