Escrow & Title

A 'prorated' item on an Ohio closing statement means:

AThe item is split 50/50 between buyer and seller regardless of when it was incurred
BThe item is divided proportionally between buyer and seller based on the closing date✓ Correct
CThe item is paid entirely by the party who owes it
DThe item is deferred until after closing

Explanation

Proration divides ongoing expenses (like property taxes, HOA dues, or prepaid rent) proportionally between buyer and seller based on the exact closing date, so each party pays only for their period of ownership.

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