Tag Archives: Down Payment

With mortgage rates still in refi-friendly territory, dropping week-over-week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly report.

 A new analysis by LendingTree has found that the average down payment has kept pace with record-high home prices, with some down payments coming in at 88% of the median area income. 

Elevated home prices have made the prospect of purchasing property for the first time especially daunting. Broadly speaking, that has not quelled Americans' desire to become homeowners, shows ...

Although affordability hang-ups remain, changes in the housing market over the past year have opened new doors for first-time homebuyers to save for non-traditional down payments.

As home prices continue their upward climb, many homebuyers are finding they need financial support to achieve their homeownership goals

Analysis found the share of homeowners entering the market grew in the quarter, but are down payments still a hurdle?

A new survey found that the younger generation is doing a “worrisome” trend to afford down payments in today’s market.

While saving for a downpayment may seem to be the biggest deterrent for buyers looking to purchase a home in a big metro, a new study sheds light on how this challenge can be met.

Here’s what a new Wells Fargo study revealed about the steps Americans take to realize their dream of homeownership.

A new report states it takes about 20 years to save enough money for a down payment, but one west coast state nearly doubles that.