Heartland MLS joins forces with Down Payment Resource

Kansas City-based Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS ... for various down payment assistance (DPA) programs, streamlining the process of accessing financial resources. An analysis conducted ... Read More

More than a third of Gen Z, millennials seek help from their parents to afford a house down payment

About 36% of younger buyers plan to receive a cash gift from their family to help with the down payment on a home, a Redfin study found. The percentage of millennials getting help from their ... Read More

Enjoy Life and Save for a Down Payment? Here’s How One Money Coach Is Doing It

They’ve been saving for a down payment and are now on track to buy a house they can comfortably afford in the next few years. “I’m Mexican American, and in my family, buying a house is the n ... Read More

Average Down Payment On A House In 2024

Mortgages and Student Loans Deputy Editor Many home buyers are curious about how much money they should have for a down payment on a house. Down payment amounts vary by loan program, age group and ... Read More

5 ways to buy a second home with no down payment

However, the down payment typically required to secure that dream property can be a major stumbling block, preventing would-be buyers from moving forward. After all, the optimal down payment on a ... Read More

Should you put a down payment on a car? Yes, and here’s why

Experts recommend a down payment of at least 20 percent. Larger down payments may prevent becoming upside-down on your loan. A down payment is made up of the cash you have on hand, the value of ... Read More

When is a credit card payment considered late?

But how much you'll be dinged for a late payment depends on the kind of credit card you have. Below, Select breaks down when a credit card payment is considered late and how you can prevent late ... Read More

To Afford a Down Payment, Young Homebuyers Often Need ‘a Pot of Family Money’

Part of what’s fueling the trend of tapping one’s parents for down payment assistance is rapid home price growth. Home prices have skyrocketed nearly 40% from pre-pandemic levels, Anderson noted. Read More

Down payment assistance: How it works and how to qualify

To help prospective homeowners afford this part of the purchase process, many government agencies, community organizations, and mortgage lenders offer down payment assistance programs. Here’s ... Read More