Escrow & Title
Which of the following is a 'credit' to the buyer on the South Carolina closing statement?
ADown payment
BEarnest money deposit✓ Correct
CLoan origination fee
DProperty inspection fee
Explanation
The earnest money deposit is credited to the buyer at closing because the buyer already paid it. It offsets the total funds the buyer needs to bring to closing.
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