purchase: How Much Deposit Do You Need to Buy a House?
- 02/27/24 01:21 PM
The Truth About Down PaymentsIf you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case. Unless specified by your loan type or lender, it’s typically not required to put 20% down. That means you could be closer to your homebuying dream than you realize. As The Mortgage Reports says: “Although putting down 20% to avoid mortgage insurance is wise if affordable, it’s a myth that this is always necessary. In fact, most … (3 comments)
I'D LIKE TO PUT MY TAX REFUND TOWARDS MY DOWN PAYMENT, BUT I KNOW THAT THE FUNDS FOR MY DOWN PAYMENT NEED TO BE IN MY ACCOUNT WELL BEFORE MY LOAN CLOSES. WILL THIS BE A PROBLEM?"
Typically, loan specialists require that your initial installment be "sourced and seasoned." What does that mean? Having sourced simply means that you can give a paper trail of where the cash originated from. You must be prepared to show that assets and reserve have been in your possession for a specific time allotment, typically between 60-90 … (0 comments)
The Truth About Down PaymentsIf you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case.
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