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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Losing Earnest Money When An Appraisal Comes In Too Low

Added September 17, 2009 by Ilyce R. Glink

Losing Earnest Money When An Appraisal Comes In Too Low If you sign a contract to buy a home and the appraisal comes in too low, what should you do? Are you at risk of losing your earnest money or down payment on the home? How do you prevent getting yourself in a situation where your earnest money is at risk in a volatile real estate market? First, you should make sure you understand the homebuying process, read the purchase and sale agreement, and get help when you don't understand something.

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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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