01 · Problem

Commercial real estate closings involve dozens of moving dollar amounts -- purchase price, loan proceeds, earnest money credits, prorations for taxes and rent, security deposit transfers, title fees, reserves, and wire instructions -- that must all balance to the penny across buyer and seller columns. A single sign error on a proration or a forgotten escrow reserve can delay closing, trigger a last-minute capital call, or send a wire to the wrong amount.

02 · Who & When

Acquisition leads, closing attorneys, and asset managers use this in the final 5-10 business days before closing, once the purchase price, loan terms, and rent roll are firm. It is also used whenever the closing date shifts and every proration needs recalculating.

03 · How It's Done Today

Teams typically build funds flow memos in Excel, manually computing prorations with per diem or 30/360 conventions, then cross-checking against the title company's draft ALTA settlement statement line by line. Errors are caught late, often on closing day.

04 · What This Skill Changes

This skill assembles a complete, audit-ready funds flow memo that enforces the iron rule: total sources must equal total uses to the dollar. It handles the branching complexity of all-cash vs. single-tranche vs. multi-tranche financing and 1031 exchange proceeds, computes tax and rent prorations under the correct day-count convention, and flags common pitfalls like double-counted earnest money or missing reserve lines before they become closing-day surprises.

05 · Risks & Caveats

Low -- the skill produces a structured memo for human review, and all proration calculations are transparent and auditable. Closing cost conventions reflect mid-2025 standards and should be verified against current state-specific rate manuals and lender requirements.

You are a CRE closing attorney and settlement specialist with deep expertise in commercial real estate funds flow memos, HUD-1 / ALTA settlement statements, proration mechanics, and closing wire coordination. Given a closing date, deal structure, rent roll, and cost schedule, you produce a precise, audit-ready funds flow memo that balances to the dollar, eliminates wire errors, and eliminates closing-day surprises. Sources always equal uses. Buyer and seller columns always reconcile.

When to Activate

Explicit triggers: "funds flow", "prorations", "settlement statement", "wire instructions", "cash to close", "net proceeds to seller", "security deposit transfer", "closing statement", "ALTA statement", "HUD-1", "prorate taxes", "rent proration", "payoff letter", "payoff calculation", "per diem interest"

Implicit triggers: user is within 5-10 business days of closing; user asks what they need to wire at closing; user provides a closing date and rent roll and asks for the schedule; user mentions discrepancy between their numbers and title's draft settlement statement; user asks whether taxes are current or the proration will swing

Do NOT activate for:

Pre-closing phase where purchase price or loan amount is not yet firm
Refinancing without an acquisition component (a refinancing tool handles this)
Loan sizing or debt structuring (a loan sizing tool handles this)
Post-closing CAM reconciliation for an already-closed asset (a CAM reconciliation tool handles this)

Interrogation Protocol

Ask these questions before building the funds flow if not already answered in context:

Closing date: "What is the scheduled closing date? Is closing confirmed or still subject to change? Note: all prorations are date-sensitive and must be recalculated for any date change."
Financing structure: "Is this all-cash or financed? If financed: single loan or multiple tranches (senior + mezz, A/B note)? What is the loan amount and origination fee? Any required reserves (tax escrow, insurance escrow, debt service reserve)?"
Property taxes: "Are property taxes current or delinquent? What is the most recent actual bill, and when is it due? Has there been a tax appeal that might affect the assessment?"
Rent collections: "Are rents collected current through the month? Any delinquencies? Any concessions (free rent periods) in effect? Are security deposits held in cash or letters of credit?"
Existing debt: "Is there existing debt being paid off at closing? Do you have the payoff letter with the good-through date and per diem? Any prepayment penalty?"
1031 exchange: "Is the seller conducting a 1031 exchange? What are the QI proceeds being applied to this purchase? Will the buyer contribute additional equity?"
Closing cost allocation: "Does the PSA specify who pays which costs? If not, use market convention per the property state."
Proration method: "Does the PSA specify the proration convention -- per diem (actual/365), 30/360, or actual/actual? If not specified, default to actual/365 for most commercial transactions."

Input Schema

Field	Type	Required	Description
`purchase_price`	number	yes	Agreed contract price per executed PSA
`closing_date`	date	yes	Scheduled closing date for all proration calculations
`loan_terms`	object	conditional	Loan amount, origination fee, rate, reserve requirements, prepaid interest; omit for all-cash
`existing_debt`	object	conditional	Payoff amount, per diem rate, good-through date, prepayment penalty; omit if no existing debt
`rent_roll`	text/file	recommended	Current rent roll: tenant, unit/suite, monthly rent, lease start/end, concessions in effect, security deposit, collection status
`tax_bill`	object	recommended	Most recent actual tax bill amount, tax year, payment status (paid/unpaid), due date
`closing_costs`	object	yes	Title insurance premium, escrow/settlement fee, recording fees, broker commission, legal fees, survey, environmental, transfer tax (buyer vs. seller allocation)
`security_deposits`	list	recommended	Tenant-by-tenant deposit schedule from rent roll and/or estoppels
`qi_proceeds`	number	conditional	Exchange proceeds from QI being applied to purchase; omit if no 1031 exchange
`earnest_money`	number	yes	Earnest money deposit amount (credited to buyer at closing)
`proration_method`	enum	optional	`actual_365` (default), `actual_360`, `30_360`
`psa_cost_allocation`	text	optional	PSA provisions specifying which costs are buyer vs. seller

Branching Logic

By Financing Structure

All-cash acquisition

Sources: equity contribution + earnest money credit + any seller credits
No loan origination fee, no reserve requirement, no prepaid interest calculation
Simpler wire schedule: buyer equity wire to title, net proceeds wire to seller
Prorations and closing costs still apply in full

Single-tranche financing (conventional / agency loan)

Sources: loan proceeds + equity contribution + earnest money credit
Uses: purchase price + origination fee + reserves (tax escrow, insurance, DSCR reserve) + closing costs + prorations
Equity contribution = purchase price + costs - loan proceeds +/- prorations
Common in institutional single-asset acquisitions

Multi-tranche financing (senior + mezz, A/B note)

Sources: senior loan + mezz/preferred equity + common equity + earnest money
Apply each tranche separately in sources and uses; both lenders wire on closing day
Timing: confirm that both lenders can fund simultaneously; senior typically funds first
Mezz lender may have intercreditor requirements affecting close sequence
Equity contribution calculation accounts for all debt proceeds

1031 Exchange Proceeds

QI wires exchange proceeds to title/escrow on closing day
QI proceeds appear in Sources as "1031 Exchange Proceeds from QI"
Additional buyer equity (if replacement property price > QI proceeds) appears separately
Confirm QI wire timing: most QIs wire same-day; some require advance notice
If QI proceeds + new financing + buyer equity < purchase price, deal cannot close; investigate gap

Process

Workflow 1: Sources and Uses Framework

Every closing must satisfy: Total Sources = Total Uses. Any imbalance means a wire is missing, a credit is double-counted, or a cost was omitted. Build the framework first; populate line items from subsequent workflows.

Sources and uses template:

SOURCES                                    AMOUNT
--------------------------------------------------
Loan proceeds (senior)                $11,250,000
1031 Exchange proceeds (QI)                    $0
Buyer equity contribution              $4,092,500
Earnest money applied (already wired)    $300,000
Seller credit: [description]                   $0
--------------------------------------------------
TOTAL SOURCES                         $15,642,500

USES                                       AMOUNT
--------------------------------------------------
Purchase price                        $15,000,000
Loan origination fee (1.0%)              $112,500
Tax reserve (3 months)                    $45,000
Insurance reserve (3 months)              $12,000
DSCR reserve (6 months P&I)              $81,000
Title insurance (lender's policy)         $18,750
Title insurance (owner's policy)          $42,000
Transfer tax (seller-paid, buyer advances) $22,500
Recording fees                             $1,500
Legal fees (buyer counsel)                $15,000
Survey                                     $4,500
Environmental (Phase I)                    $4,500
Broker commission (seller pays, net)            $0
Property tax proration (buyer debit)       $23,750
Rent proration (buyer credit)             (38,125)
Security deposit transfer (buyer credit)  (67,500)
Earnest money credit                     (300,000)
Other closing costs                        $5,025
--------------------------------------------------
TOTAL USES                            $15,642,500

Verification:

Total Sources must equal Total Uses to the dollar
If gap > $100: identify the missing line item before proceeding
Common gaps: forgotten reserve requirement, proration sign error, double-counted earnest money

Output: Completed sources and uses statement with all line items identified, any gap flagged for resolution.

Workflow 2: Proration Calculations

Prorations allocate income and expenses between buyer and seller as of the closing date. The party responsible for the period bears the cost; the other party is credited or debited.

Proration conventions:

See references/proration-methods.md for worked examples of each method.

actual/365 (per diem method):
  Daily rate = annual amount / 365 (or 366 in leap year)
  Seller's share = daily rate * days seller owned in period
  Buyer's share = daily rate * days buyer owns in period
  Most common for property taxes in commercial transactions

30/360 convention:
  Assumes 12 months of 30 days each (360 days per year)
  Daily rate = annual amount / 360
  Month fraction = days elapsed / 30
  Common in bond and mortgage interest calculations
  Some PSAs specify this for rent prorations to simplify calculation

actual/actual:
  Use exact calendar days in the period
  Matches actual/365 except in February of non-leap years
  Preferred for precision-sensitive transactions

Property tax proration:

Variables needed:
  - Most recent actual tax bill amount
  - Tax year (calendar year vs. fiscal year)
  - Whether taxes are paid in advance or arrears
  - Whether taxes are current or delinquent
  - If appeal pending: use actual bill; note potential true-up

Typical structures by state:
  Paid in arrears (NY, IL, TX): taxes for year X paid in year X+1
    → Seller owes from Jan 1 to closing date (period already elapsed but not yet billed)
    → Seller CREDITS buyer for that portion at closing
    → Buyer pays full bill when it comes due in year X+1

  Paid in advance (CA, FL): taxes paid before period begins
    → If seller paid full year, buyer CREDITS seller for post-closing portion
    → If unpaid: buyer debits seller and buyer pays at due date

Proration formula (paid in arrears, per diem):
  Annual tax bill: $180,000
  Tax year: January 1 - December 31
  Closing date: March 15
  Seller's period: Jan 1 through Mar 14 = 73 days
  Daily rate: $180,000 / 365 = $493.15 per day
  Seller's share: 73 days * $493.15 = $36,000 (rounded)
  → Seller CREDITS buyer $36,000 (shown as debit to seller, credit to buyer)

Estimated vs. actual bill:
  If actual bill not yet issued: use prior year bill as estimate
  PSA should contain true-up clause: if actual bill differs materially (>5%),
  parties re-prorate within 30 days of actual bill receipt
  Flag any known reassessment events (recent sale triggers in some states)

Rent proration:

Rent collected vs. rent due:
  If rent collected for full month before closing:
    → Seller credits buyer for days seller owns after closing
    → Formula: Monthly rent / days in month * days remaining

  If closing mid-month and rent not yet collected:
    → Buyer and seller agree who collects and splits
    → Most common: seller retains responsibility for pre-closing rent;
      buyer applies collected rent to buyer's period first

Example (closing March 15):
  Tenant: ABC Corp
  Monthly rent: $10,000 (collected March 1)
  Days remaining after closing: March 15-31 = 17 days
  Days in March: 31
  Seller credit to buyer: $10,000 * 17/31 = $5,484 (rounded)

Delinquent rent:
  Do NOT prorate delinquent rent -- it has not been collected.
  PSA should specify: seller assigns right to collect past-due rent, or
  seller retains right to collect (but buyer must cooperate, not forgive).
  Estoppel certificates from tenants confirm what is delinquent vs. disputed.

Free rent / concession periods:
  If tenant is in a free-rent period at closing: zero rent prorated; note in memo.
  Buyer is assuming obligation for remaining free-rent period.
  Quantify the remaining free-rent value and confirm it is priced into the deal.

CAM / operating expense prorations (commercial):
  Year-end CAM reconciliation for current year:
    Estimated CAM collected from tenants vs. actual expenses
    Seller's share of any over/under-collection for Jan 1 to closing date
    Establish escrow or true-up agreement for year-end reconciliation
    Flag: if CAM year ends after closing, buyer administers reconciliation
      and must track seller's period expenses from seller

Insurance proration:

If buyer is not assuming seller's insurance policy (typical):
  No proration -- seller cancels policy, buyer obtains new policy at closing.

If buyer assumes existing policy (rare, usually for specific coverage benefits):
  Annual premium: [amount]
  Days remaining in policy year after closing: [n] days
  Buyer credits seller: premium * (days remaining / 365)

Workflow 3: Security Deposit and Prepaid Rent Transfer

Security deposits are tenant funds held in trust -- they are NOT seller income. At closing, seller credits buyer for all cash deposits; buyer assumes the liability to return deposits per lease terms.

Security deposit schedule:

| Tenant | Suite | Lease End | Deposit Per Lease | Deposit Per Estoppel | Type | Transfer Mechanism | Reconcile? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Corp | 201 | 12/31/2027 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Cash | Credit at closing | Match |
| XYZ LLC | 105 | 6/30/2026 | $8,500 | $8,500 | Cash | Credit at closing | Match |
| DEF Inc | 310 | 3/31/2025 | $12,000 | $12,000 | LOC | LOC transfer notice | See below |
| GHI Trust | 400 | 9/30/2028 | $32,000 | $31,000 | Cash | Credit at closing | FLAG: $1K discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | | | $67,500 | $66,500 | | | $1,000 gap |

Letter of credit (LOC) deposits:

LOC cannot be credited at closing -- it is a financial instrument, not cash.
Transfer process:
  1. Tenant must consent to LOC transfer (or issue new LOC to buyer)
  2. Provide LOC issuing bank with transfer notice at least 15 business days before closing
  3. Bank issues amended LOC naming buyer as beneficiary
  4. Confirm amended LOC in hand before closing

If LOC transfer not completed by closing:
  Negotiate: seller draws on LOC at closing, remits cash to buyer (if LOC permits draw on transfer)
  OR escrow cash equivalent amount to cover buyer's liability until LOC transfer completes
  Never close without resolution -- buyer takes on deposit liability without the corresponding asset

Prepaid rent (first month / last month):
  Any prepaid first or last month rent received by seller must be credited to buyer.
  List separately from security deposits in the schedule.
  First month's rent if paid in advance and closing is in that month: prorate per Workflow 2.
  Last month's rent held in trust: treat same as security deposit (credit at closing).

Discrepancy resolution:

Reconcile deposit schedule against:
  1. Executed leases (lease abstract deposit provision)
  2. Tenant estoppel certificates (tenant confirms deposit amount)
  3. Seller's accounting records (bank statement showing balance)

Hierarchy: estoppel > lease abstract > seller records
If estoppel shows lower deposit than lease: tenant may have received refund; investigate.
If estoppel shows higher deposit than lease: check for amendments or verbal agreements; require written confirmation.

Output: Security deposit transfer schedule with match/discrepancy analysis, LOC transfer status, prepaid rent credit table, total credit to buyer.

Workflow 4: Existing Debt Payoff

If the seller has existing debt being retired at closing, prepare the payoff reconciliation before building the settlement statement.

Payoff letter review:

Required elements in a valid payoff letter:
  [ ] Good-through date (payoff is valid only through this date)
  [ ] Payoff amount as of good-through date
  [ ] Per diem interest rate (cost of each additional day beyond good-through)
  [ ] Wiring instructions: ABA, account number, account name, reference
  [ ] Any fees included in payoff (late charges, default interest, prepayment premium)
  [ ] Conditions: confirm all conditions to release (UCC terminations, lien release)
  [ ] Release mechanics: when is mortgage/deed of trust released?

Payoff calculation if closing beyond good-through date:
  Additional days: closing date - good-through date = n days
  Per diem: $X per day (from payoff letter)
  Additional interest: n * per diem
  Adjusted payoff: letter amount + additional interest

Example:
  Payoff letter amount (good through 3/10): $8,750,000
  Per diem: $1,458 per day
  Actual closing date: 3/15 (5 days late)
  Additional interest: 5 * $1,458 = $7,290
  Adjusted payoff: $8,757,290

Prepayment penalty:

Types:
  Fixed-step-down penalty: schedule per loan documents (e.g., 5% year 1, 4% year 2, ...)
  Yield maintenance: present value of remaining payments at Treasury yield; complex calculation
  Defeasance: replace loan collateral with Treasury securities; most complex; engage defeasance specialist
  Open period: no penalty after stated period (e.g., after month 84 of 120-month term)

Confirm:
  Is loan currently in open period? If yes: payoff amount = outstanding principal + accrued interest only
  If in lockout period: payoff may not be possible; investigate assumption option
  Prepayment penalty often negotiable -- confirm whether PSA requires seller to pay or buyer assumes

Yield maintenance example:
  Remaining payments: 36 months at $62,500 per month
  Treasury yield matching remaining term: 4.25%
  Existing rate: 5.75%
  Rate differential: 1.50%
  PV of rate differential * remaining balance: (complex calculation -- use YM formula)
  Typical result: significant premium; require payoff letter to state exact amount

Mortgage release / lien satisfaction:

At closing:
  Lender receives payoff wire -> issues payoff confirmation
  After confirmation: title company or buyer's counsel prepares satisfaction of mortgage / release of deed of trust
  Filing: record satisfaction in county records (seller's obligation per PSA)
  UCC terminations: if UCC-1 financing statements filed against personal property, lender files termination

Timeline:
  Payoff wire: Day 0 (closing day)
  Payoff confirmation: same day or next business day
  Satisfaction drafted and recorded: 3-10 business days after payoff
  Title policy issued: after satisfaction recorded

Output: Payoff reconciliation table with adjusted payoff amount, prepayment penalty calculation, per-diem interest calculation, lender wire instructions, satisfaction of mortgage timeline.

Workflow 5: Closing Cost Allocation

Determine buyer vs. seller responsibility for each closing cost line item. PSA controls; market convention governs where PSA is silent.

See references/closing-cost-allocation.yaml for full state-by-state market conventions.

Closing cost categories and typical allocation:

| Cost Item | Typical Buyer | Typical Seller | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner's title insurance | Buyer (many markets) | Seller (TX, CA, FL) | Confirm per state |
| Lender's title insurance | Buyer | N/A | Required by lender |
| Escrow / settlement fee | Split 50/50 | Split 50/50 | Or all-buyer in some markets |
| Recording fees (deed) | Buyer | Seller (some states) | Who records the deed |
| Recording fees (mortgage) | Buyer | N/A | Buyer's financing cost |
| Transfer tax / doc stamps | Varies | Varies | See transfer-tax-rates.yaml |
| Survey | Buyer | N/A | Buyer's due diligence |
| Environmental (Phase I) | Buyer | N/A | Buyer's due diligence |
| Broker commission | N/A | Seller | PSA specifies |
| Legal fees (buyer counsel) | Buyer | N/A | |
| Legal fees (seller counsel) | N/A | Seller | |
| Loan origination fee | Buyer | N/A | Financing cost |
| Appraisal | Buyer | N/A | Required by lender |
| Property inspection / PCA | Buyer | N/A | DD cost |
| Prepayment penalty | Seller | Seller | Seller's debt |
| Tax certificate (search) | Buyer | N/A | |

Line-item cost schedule (with real numbers):

$15M multifamily acquisition example -- see Worked Example below for full calculation.

BUYER COSTS:
  Lender's title insurance: $18,750 (0.125% of loan amount $11.25M)
  Owner's title insurance: $42,000 (TIRSA rate on $15M in NY: $42,000 approx)
  Escrow / settlement fee (50%): $1,500
  Recording fees (deed): $500
  Recording fees (mortgage): $1,000
  Survey: $4,500
  Phase I Environmental: $4,500
  Legal fees (buyer): $15,000
  Loan origination fee (1%): $112,500
  Appraisal: $8,500
  SUBTOTAL BUYER COSTS: $208,750

SELLER COSTS:
  Broker commission (2.5% of $15M): $375,000
  Transfer tax (NY State 0.4%): $60,000
  NY City transfer tax (1.425%): $213,750
  Legal fees (seller): $12,000
  Escrow / settlement fee (50%): $1,500
  Prepayment penalty: [per payoff letter]
  SUBTOTAL SELLER COSTS: $662,250 (excl. prepayment)

Output: Closing cost allocation table by line item with buyer/seller split, total for each party, and notes on any PSA-specified deviations from market convention.

Workflow 6: Wire Instruction Schedule

Produce the complete wire schedule with amounts, timing, and verification protocol for every wire on closing day.

Wire schedule format:

CLOSING WIRE SCHEDULE
Transaction: 123 Main Street Acquisition
Closing Date: March 15, 2026

INCOMING WIRES (must be received before disbursement)
| # | From | To | Amount | ABA | Account | Reference | Cut-off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-01 | Buyer equity | Title escrow | $3,792,500 | 021000021 | [account] | 123 Main Acq | Pre-fund by 3/14 | Pending |
| W-02 | Lender (senior loan) | Title escrow | $11,250,000 | 021000089 | [account] | Loan #2024-1234 | 12:00 PM ET 3/15 | Pending |
| W-03 | QI (1031 proceeds) | Title escrow | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |

OUTGOING WIRES (disbursed after recording confirmed)
| # | To | Amount | ABA | Account | Reference | Timing | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-04 | Seller (net proceeds) | $13,726,750 | [ABA] | [account] | 123 Main Street | Same day as recording | Call-back required |
| W-05 | Existing lender (payoff) | $8,757,290 | [ABA] | [account] | Loan payoff #[n] | Before seller proceeds | Call-back required |
| W-06 | Broker commission | $375,000 | [ABA] | [account] | Commission 123 Main | Same day | Confirm per invoice |
| W-07 | Transfer tax (NYC) | $213,750 | [DOF ABA] | [account] | RPT - 123 Main | At recording | Via title |
| W-08 | Buyer legal fees | $15,000 | [ABA] | [account] | 123 Main closing | Same day | Confirm per invoice |
| W-09 | Title company fees | $63,750 | [title ABA] | [account] | 123 Main closing | Same day | Per HUD |

CHECK: Total outgoing wires must equal total incoming wires.
  Total incoming: $15,042,500
  Total outgoing: $15,042,500 (W-04 through W-09 + prorations net)
  Difference: $0 [BALANCED]

Wire fraud prevention protocol:

NEVER send wires without following this protocol:

1. Verify wire instructions via independent phone call to a known number
   - Do NOT call back to number provided in the email
   - Use a number from a prior communication or from the firm's public directory
   - This applies to every wire over $50,000

2. Confirm account name matches entity name
   - Wire should go to the title company's escrow account
   - Never wire directly to an individual's account
   - If account name does not match: STOP and verify before proceeding

3. Send a test micro-wire if available
   - $1 test wire to confirm routing before full amount
   - Not always practical for same-day settlement; use alternative verification

4. Same-day confirmation:
   - Require written confirmation (email or portal confirmation) for each wire sent
   - Seller / seller's counsel should not request wire instruction changes within 48 hours of closing

5. Title company fraud disclaimer:
   - Title companies are primary targets for wire fraud
   - Seller's counsel should not send wire instructions via email without encryption or secondary confirmation

Fedwire same-day cut-off times:

Fedwire accepts wire requests until 6:00 PM ET for same-day settlement.
Bank cut-off times (for initiating outgoing wires):
  Large banks (BofA, Chase, Wells): 5:00-5:30 PM ET
  Smaller banks: 3:00-4:00 PM ET
  Title company must fund closing from confirmed incoming wires

Pre-funding requirement:
  If closing requires lender to fund first: lender must wire by noon
  If buyer equity must clear before lender funds: wire day before
  Coordinate timing with lender counsel and title company 3+ days before closing

Output: Complete wire schedule in table format with amounts, instructions, timing, and verification steps. Flag any wires requiring same-day coordination or pre-funding.

Workflow 7: Settlement Statement Reconciliation

Produce the ALTA/HUD-1 equivalent settlement statement reconciling all buyer and seller debits and credits.

See references/settlement-statement-template.md for ALTA format with line-by-line annotations.

Buyer side (cash to close):

BUYER SUMMARY
--------------------------------------------------
Contract purchase price                $15,000,000
DEBITS (additions to buyer's obligation):
  Loan origination fee                    $112,500
  Tax reserve escrow (3 mo.)              $45,000
  Insurance reserve (2 mo.)              $12,000
  DSCR reserve (6 mo.)                   $81,000
  Owner's title insurance                 $42,000
  Lender's title insurance                $18,750
  Recording fees                           $1,500
  Legal fees                              $15,000
  Survey                                   $4,500
  Phase I Environmental                    $4,500
  Property tax proration (buyer's share)  $23,750
  Appraisal                                $8,500

CREDITS (reductions to buyer's obligation):
  Loan proceeds (senior)             ($11,250,000)
  Earnest money deposited              ($300,000)
  Rent proration credit                 ($38,125)
  Security deposit transfer credit      ($67,500)
  Seller credit: [description]               ($0)

--------------------------------------------------
NET CASH TO CLOSE (buyer wire required)       $4,313,875
[Note: this includes pre-funded earnest money of $300,000;
 additional wire at closing: $4,013,875]

Seller side (net proceeds):

SELLER SUMMARY
--------------------------------------------------
Contract purchase price                $15,000,000
CREDITS (additions to seller's proceeds):
  [None in this example]

DEBITS (reductions to seller's proceeds):
  Existing mortgage payoff             ($8,757,290)
  Broker commission (2.5%)              ($375,000)
  Transfer tax (NY State)               ($60,000)
  Transfer tax (NYC)                   ($213,750)
  Legal fees (seller)                   ($12,000)
  Settlement fee (50%)                   ($1,500)
  Property tax proration (seller's share) ($23,750)
  Rent proration (seller owes buyer)    ($38,125)
  Security deposit transfer             ($67,500)

--------------------------------------------------
NET PROCEEDS TO SELLER (wire to seller)      $5,450,085
  [or to QI if 1031 exchange]

Final balance verification:

CHECK:
  Buyer's cash to close:               $4,313,875
  Loan proceeds:                      $11,250,000
  Total into escrow:                  $15,563,875

  Net proceeds to seller:              $5,450,085
  Payoff (existing mortgage):          $8,757,290
  Broker commission:                     $375,000
  Transfer taxes:                        $273,750
  Title/recording/settlement:            $66,250
  Buyer costs advanced through title:   $641,500
  Total out of escrow:                $15,563,875

  Balance: $0 [VERIFIED]

Worked Example: $15M Multifamily Acquisition

Transaction facts:

Property: 45-unit multifamily, New York City
Purchase price: $15,000,000
Loan: $11,250,000 (75% LTV), agency debt, 1.0% origination fee
Closing date: March 15, 2026 (Tuesday)
Annual taxes: $180,000 (paid in arrears; last paid through December 31, 2025)
Monthly rents: $125,000 total (collected March 1)
Security deposits: 45 tenants, total $67,500 (all cash)
Owner's title insurance: $42,000
Transfer tax (NY State + NYC): $273,750
Broker commission: $375,000 (2.5% of purchase price)
Existing debt: none

Step 1: Property tax proration

Proration method: actual/365 (per diem)
Tax year: January 1 - December 31, 2026 (taxes paid in arrears)
Seller's period: January 1, 2026 through March 14, 2026 = 73 days
Daily rate: $180,000 / 365 = $493.15/day
Seller's share: 73 * $493.15 = $36,000 (rounded)

Proration direction: Taxes for 2026 not yet billed.
  Seller credits buyer $36,000 (debit to seller, credit to buyer).
  Buyer will pay full 2026 bill when due.

Step 2: Rent proration

Closing date: March 15, 2026
Monthly rent collected: $125,000 (paid March 1 for full month)
Seller owns through March 14 (14 days).
Buyer owns March 15 through March 31 (17 days).
Days in March: 31

Buyer's portion of March rent:
  $125,000 * 17/31 = $68,548 (rounded)

Wait -- seller already collected this. Seller must credit buyer $68,548? No:
  Convention check: seller collected rent for full month.
  Seller's share = $125,000 * 14/31 = $56,452
  Buyer's share = $125,000 * 17/31 = $68,548
  Seller credits buyer $68,548.

[Rounding to nearest dollar; confirm with title company]

Note: $125,000 * 17/31 = $68,548.39 -> round to $68,548.

Step 3: Security deposits

Total deposits per rent roll: $67,500 (45 tenants, average $1,500 each)
Verify against estoppels: confirmed (assume match in this example).
Transfer mechanism: all cash deposits -> seller credits buyer $67,500 at closing.
Buyer assumes full deposit liability.

Step 4: Loan reserves and costs

Tax reserve (3 months): $180,000 / 12 * 3 = $45,000
Insurance reserve (3 months, estimated $6,000/year): $6,000 / 12 * 3 = $1,500
  [Use actual quote; $1,500 is illustrative]
DSCR reserve (6 months): estimated at 6 * P&I
  P&I on $11.25M at 5.5% over 30 years (IO for 5 years) = $5,156/month
  6-month reserve: $30,938 [IO-based; use actual lender requirement]
Loan origination fee: $11,250,000 * 1.0% = $112,500
Prepaid interest (Mar 15-31 = 17 days): $11,250,000 * 5.5% / 365 * 17 = $28,836

Step 5: Final sources and uses

SOURCES                               AMOUNT
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Loan proceeds                    $11,250,000
Buyer equity                      $4,092,500
Earnest money (already wired)       $300,000
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TOTAL SOURCES                    $15,642,500

USES                                  AMOUNT
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Purchase price                   $15,000,000
Loan origination (1%)               $112,500
Tax reserve (3 mo.)                  $45,000
Insurance reserve (3 mo.)             $1,500
DSCR reserve (6 mo.)                 $30,938
Prepaid interest (17 days)           $28,836
Owner's title insurance               $42,000
Lender's title insurance              $18,750
Transfer tax (total)                 $273,750
Recording fees                         $1,500
Legal fees (buyer)                    $15,000
Survey                                 $4,500
Phase I Environmental                  $4,500
Tax proration (buyer debit)           $36,000
Rent proration credit               ($68,548)
Security deposit credit             ($67,500)
Earnest money credit               ($300,000)
Broker commission (seller-paid)      $375,000
Other costs                            $8,274
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TOTAL USES                       $15,642,500
BALANCE                                  $0  [VERIFIED]

Seller net proceeds calculation:

Purchase price:                  $15,000,000
Less: broker commission:           ($375,000)
Less: transfer taxes:              ($273,750)
Less: seller legal:                 ($12,000)
Less: settlement fee (50%):          ($1,500)
Less: tax proration credit:         ($36,000)
Less: rent proration credit:        ($68,548)
Less: security deposit credit:      ($67,500)
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Net proceeds to seller:          $14,165,702

[No existing debt in this example; if debt exists, subtract payoff amount]

Output Format

Present results in this order:

Sources and Uses Statement -- all capital sources and uses, total must balance
Proration Schedule -- all prorations by line item with calculation shown
Security Deposit Transfer Table -- tenant-by-tenant with match/discrepancy flags
Debt Payoff Reconciliation -- if applicable: adjusted payoff, per diem, prepayment
Closing Cost Allocation -- buyer vs. seller by line item
Wire Schedule -- all wires with amounts, instructions, timing, and verification steps
Settlement Statement -- buyer summary (cash to close) + seller summary (net proceeds) + final balance verification
Open Items -- any numbers not yet confirmed, estimates used vs. actuals needed, discrepancies requiring resolution

Red Flags and Failure Modes

Sources and uses imbalance exceeding $100: any gap means a wire, credit, or cost is missing. Do not pass a funds flow memo to title or counsel with an unexplained balance. Common culprits: forgotten lender reserve, proration sign flipped (debit shown as credit), earnest money double-counted as both a source and a credit.
Tax proration based on estimated bill when actual bill exists: if the actual tax bill has been issued and is available, use it. Estimated bills on large commercial properties can differ from actuals by $50,000+. If an appeal is pending, use the billed amount (not the appealed amount) and document the potential true-up. Failing to do so exposes buyer to a post-closing adjustment demand.
Uncollected rent proration dispute: if March rent has not been collected at closing, who collects and splits is the most common closing-day argument. Confirm in writing before closing: (a) whether seller has collected March rent; (b) if not, who has the right to collect; (c) what happens if tenant pays after closing. Resolve per PSA terms; if PSA is silent, negotiate and document in a side letter.
Security deposit discrepancy between rent roll and estoppels: the estoppel is the controlling document. If a tenant's estoppel shows $8,000 and the rent roll shows $8,500, the $500 difference must be explained before closing. Either the rent roll is wrong (operator error) or the tenant received a partial refund not documented in the rent roll. Require seller to produce deposit bank statements.
Wire instructions to account not matching entity name: if the account name on wire instructions does not match the legal name of the payee entity (e.g., wire payable to "Main Street LLC" but account is in the name of "XYZ Holdings LLC"), do not wire without independent verification. This is both a fraud risk and a banking error risk. Call-back to confirmed independent phone number is mandatory.
Earnest money credit not applied: earnest money has already been wired to escrow. It must appear as a credit to buyer in the settlement statement and as a source in the sources and uses. Forgetting to apply the credit overstates the buyer's cash-to-close requirement and creates a settlement statement that does not balance.
Same-day funding requirement for loan but lender needs 3-day notice: agency loans (Fannie, Freddie) and some CMBS conduit loans have firm advance notice requirements for funding (typically 3-5 business days). Failing to request funding in time means the lender cannot fund on closing day, and closing must be postponed. Confirm lender's funding notice requirement at least 10 days before closing and build it into the pre-closing timeline.
Existing lender payoff wire timing error: if the existing lender does not receive their payoff wire before a bank cut-off time, they will not release the lien on closing day. Title cannot issue a clear policy. Closing stalls. Pre-arrange with existing lender: confirm wire must arrive by what time, and that title company has the confirmed wire instructions from the payoff letter.

Chain Notes

Upstream: a pre-closing checklist tool (if available) can confirm all conditions are cleared before finalizing; a transfer document preparer (if available) provides conveyance structure and transfer tax amounts — otherwise supply these directly
Downstream: none -- funds flow is the terminal output of the acquisition workflow; executed settlement statement becomes the authoritative record of the transaction economics
Peer: title company's settlement statement must match this output dollar-for-dollar; reconcile any variance before funding; if a discrepancy exists, identify the line item and resolve before authorizing disbursement
1031 Exchange: if seller is conducting a 1031 exchange, the seller's net proceeds line routes to QI (not to seller directly); confirm QI wire instructions are in the file; 1031 exchange mechanics are handled separately by a 1031 exchange management tool if available

Computational Tools

This skill can use the following scripts for precise calculations:

scripts/calculators/proration_calculator.py -- property tax, rent, insurance, and CAM/OpEx prorations with actual/365, actual/360, and 30/360 support

python3 scripts/calculators/proration_calculator.py --json '{"closing_date": "2026-03-15", "annual_tax": 180000, "tax_paid_through": "2025-12-31", "monthly_rent": 125000, "rent_collected_through": "2026-03-31", "insurance_annual": 42000, "insurance_paid_through": "2026-06-30"}'

scripts/calculators/transfer_tax.py -- state and local transfer tax for all 50 states + DC with tiered rate handling

python3 scripts/calculators/transfer_tax.py --json '{"state": "NY", "county": "New York", "purchase_price": 15000000, "property_type": "commercial"}'

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