Given the following situation and facts, complete a closing settlement statement similar to that shown in Exhibit

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Given the following situation and facts, complete a closing settlement statement similar to that shown in Exhibit 13-4. On May 15, 2017, Eric Martin signed a contract to purchase a rental house for $195,000. Closing is to occur June 8, 2017, with the day of closing to be counted as a day of ownership by the buyer. Eric can assume the seller’s first mortgage, which will have a balance of $149,000 on June 8. The seller, Reuben Smith, has agreed to take a second mortgage of $30,000 as part of the payment at closing. Eric paid an escrow deposit of $10,000 when he signed the purchase contract. Other pertinent facts include:

a. The monthly interest on the first mortgage is $745, which must be paid by the 20th of the month.

b. Reuben paid a hazard insurance policy for the calendar year 2017. The premium was $850, and Eric has agreed to purchase Reuben’s interest in the policy.

c. The monthly rental of $1,250 has been collected by Reuben for June.

d. The total amount of property tax for 2017 is estimated to be $2,200. The tax will be paid by Eric at the end of the year.

e. The broker will pay the following expenses for Reuben and will be reimbursed at the closing:

                  Abstract continuation $                85.00

                  Attorney’s fee                               300.00

                  Deed stamps (tax)                    1,365.00

                  Brokerage commission (6%) 11,700.00

f. The broker will also pay the following expenses for Eric and will be reimbursed at the closing:

            Attorney’s fee                         $250.00

            Deed recording fee                      6.00

            Mortgage recording fee            10.00

            Mortgage note stamps (tax)   682.50

            Intangible tax on mortgage    390.00

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