{"id":7515,"date":"2022-01-03T06:00:39","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T11:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sfloridaluxuryhomes.com\/?p=7515"},"modified":"2022-01-03T06:00:39","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T11:00:39","slug":"how-much-do-you-need-for-your-down-payment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.sfloridaluxuryhomes.com\/?p=7515","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do You Need for Your Down Payment?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As you set out on your homebuying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you\u2019re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how much you actually need for your down payment?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you think you have to put 20% down, you may have set your goal based on a common misconception. Freddie Mac<\/em> says<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe most damaging down payment myth\u2014since it stops the homebuying process before it can start\u2014is the belief that 20% is necessary.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Unless specified by your loan type or lender, it\u2019s typically not required to put 20% down<\/strong>. According to the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers<\/em><\/a> from the National Association of Realtors<\/em> (NAR), the median down payment hasn\u2019t been over 20% since 2005. It may sound surprising, but today, that number is only 13%. And it\u2019s even lower for first-time<\/a> homebuyers, whose median down payment is only 7%<\/strong> (see graph below)<\/em>:<\/p>\n

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What Does This Mean for You?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

While a down payment of 20% or more does have benefits<\/a>, the typical buyer is putting far less down. That\u2019s good news for you because it means you could be closer to your homebuying dream<\/a> than you realize.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in learning more about low down payment options, there are several places to go. There are programs for qualified buyers with down payments as low as 3.5%. There are also options like VA loans and USDA loans with no down payment requirements for qualified applicants.<\/p>\n

To understand your options, you need to do your homework. If you\u2019re interested in learning more about down payment assistance programs, information is available through sites like downpaymentresource.com<\/em><\/a>. Be sure to also work with a real estate advisor<\/a> from the start to learn what you may qualify for in the homebuying<\/a> process.<\/p>\n

Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Remember: a 20% down payment isn\u2019t always required. If you want to purchase a home this year, let\u2019s connect to start the conversation and explore your down payment options.<\/p>\n

Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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