Escrow & TitleIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

Which of the following would appear as a buyer's debit on a closing disclosure?

AThe sales priceCorrect
BThe buyer's earnest money deposit
CThe seller's outstanding mortgage balance
DProperty taxes prepaid by the seller

Why The sales price Is Correct

Answer A: The sales price

The sales price is a debit (charge) to the buyer and a credit to the seller on the closing disclosure. Debits are what the buyer owes; credits are what the seller receives.

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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