Clearing the cash-to-close hurdle in a single bound
Home affordability is an ever more elusive dream for many in today's market. Down payment assistance programs can be buyers' bridge to the reality of owning a home by overcoming the cash-to-close hurdle
Home prices jump by double digits across nearly every US metro
The median existing single-family home price rose 22.9% year over year during the second quarter, to $357,900, an increase of $66,800 from the year before, according to NAR
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 12
older millennial
Misconceptions about needing a 20% down payment are keeping millennials from homeownership. Two experts share what can be done to help
by Marian McPherson Feb 4
How millennials can achieve their homeownership dreams in 4 steps
It's not all about giving up coffee and avocado toast -- three experts share how millennials need to tackle down payments
by Marian McPherson Aug 24
A family holding coins in the palms of their layered hands
RealtyTrac and Down Payment Resource analyze financial pros to buying with assistance
by Jennifer Riner Jun 10
LendingTree finds California down payments among least affordable
Nationally, the down payment amount has increased on a quarterly and annual basis
by Inman Nov 20
LendingTree finds Illinois down payments among least affordable
Nationally, the down payment amount has increased on a quarterly and annual basis
by Inman Nov 20
LendingTree finds Texas down payment affordability faring well
Nationally, the down payment amount has increased on a quarterly and annual basis
by Inman Nov 20
LendingTree finds Florida total purchase loans increase affordability in Q3
Nationally, the down payment amount has increased on a quarterly and annual basis
by Inman Nov 20
LendingTree finds DC loan affordability uptick by four rankings
Nationally, the down payment amount has increased on a quarterly and annual basis
by Inman Nov 20