Tag: Down Payment

Posted on 05/27/2020
Image by Charles 🇵🇭 from Unsplash Part of buying a home is researching the market and your finances. Most lenders require you to put at least 20 percent down or pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). Since PMI is a cost that does not lower your interest rate or principal, it’s almost always better to save up that hefty...
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Posted on 12/04/2019
Lesser Known Techniques for Saving Money for a Down Payment
Saving for a down payment on a house can seem like an insurmountable challenge to first-time homebuyers. You don’t have the benefit of equity built from owning previous homes, and most, if not all, of your income could be tied up in other places like paying rent and bills. If this sounds like you, don’t worry--you’re not alone. The...
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Posted on 05/22/2019
Assistance When Buying Your First Home
The single most difficulty first-time homebuyers face is being able to save up the down payment. From student loans to medical bills; wanting to start a family or live in a more expensive city; coming up with those funds keeps many potential buyers out of the market. In fact, if you don’t have your down payment saved up...
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