Escrow & TitleIntermediateDelaware Exam

Which of the following would appear on a buyer's closing statement as a debit (charge to buyer)?

AEarnest money deposit previously paid
BThe purchase price of the propertyCorrect
CThe seller's mortgage payoff
DReal estate commission

Why The purchase price of the property Is Correct

Answer B: The purchase price of the property

The purchase price is a debit to the buyer (what the buyer owes at closing). Credits to the buyer include the earnest money deposit already paid and the new mortgage loan proceeds.

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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