‘Huge, unfortunate misconception.’ What you really need for a down payment on a home — and who actually qualifies for 0% down

You don’t always need 20% down — here’s how to pay less ...
Bankrate on MSN

Best mortgage lenders for first-time homebuyers in 2026

Our list of lenders best suited to helping out a novice homeowner-to-be.
Business Wire

Homebuyers’ Down Payments Are Shrinking for the First Time in Almost Two Years as Housing Market Cools

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: RDFN) —The typical U.S. homebuyer’s down payment is $62,468, down by roughly 1% year over year, the first annual decline in nearly two years. That’s according to a ...
ABC15 Arizona

First-time homebuyer loans: How assistance programs could bring ownership within reach

Buying a home for the first time is an exciting milestone, but with mortgage rates still high and home prices near record levels, it’s also one of the most financially challenging times in recent ...
The Motley Fool

Here's the Median Down Payment on a Home in 2025

The median U.S. home price in early 2025 is $398,400, with projections reaching $410,700 by end of year. First-time buyers are putting down a median of about 9% -- roughly $35,856. Repeat buyers are ...

Trump's 'not a huge fan' of using 401(k) money to buy a home. Financial advisors aren't, either

President Donald Trump said he's not in favor of using 401(k) money to buy houses, despite one of his top economic advisors ...