Down Payment

Whenever you make a large purchase, such as a house or a car, you will likely need to make a down payment. How much down payment do you need? It depends on the purchase and who is giving you the loan. What happens if you change your mind on your purchase? Will you lose your down payment? Learn the ins and outs of down payments here.

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Refinancing A Construction Loan With A VA Loan

Added June 26, 2009 by Samuel J. Tamkin

Once you have started construction on a home and you have obtained a construction loan, the time comes when you must focus on obtaining permanent financing. Construction loans are short term loans. You'll need to refinance the construction loan with a standard loan. US Veterans have an additional choice when obtaining financing. They can obtain a Veteran's Administration loan or VA loan. While VA loans can be more expensive, VA loans can also be a great deal for those that may have lower credit scores or certain credit problems or want to obtain a larger mortgage on their home.

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December 18, 2008

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How much down payment is required to buy a home today and how does location and house price affect your down payment requirements? Learn what percent of the house price you will need as down payment when buying your new home in this Expert Real Estate Tips segment on down payments.

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