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.
Why You May Not Need a 20% Down Payment Before Buying
Why you may not need a full 20% down payment before buying a home, especially if it means draining your savings. Q: I’m looking to buy a home where the typical property sells for about $200,000. I have saved up about $25,000. Should I wait until I have $40,000 to buy the home or try [...]
How Can I Afford a Down Payment on a House?
Down payments have always been the greatest barrier to first time homebuyers—and, unfortunately, they still are. For a brief period ten years ago, lenders marketed mortgages with no money down, which made it possible for buyers to circumvent the down payment requirements that would have kept them out of the market. When home values plummeted, [...]
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Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – June 22, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, we talked about Operation Malicious Mortgage, the FBI's huge national takedown of mortgage fraud schemes. We also talked about how the FHA is going to renew attempts to get rid of third-party down payment programs, like Nehemiah, and why that's so important. For show notes and updates through the week, check out her blog at www.thinkglink.com/blog , and sign up for her free weekly newsletter. Check out the videos at www.expertrealestatetips.net. And be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel.
Seller Providing Down Payment Is Mortgage Fraud
Lenders want to see buyers put down their own down payment, otherwise it could be seen as mortgage fraud. There are legitimate ways for a seller to assist a buyer in the purchase of a home and avoid possible fraud. Some loan programs will allow a seller to contribute 3 percent or even 5 percent of closing costs that might be paid by a buyer.