Down Payments and Private Mortgage Insurance

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Qualification for Down Payment Assistance Programs

Looking for financial help to buy a house? Understand the rules for down payment assistance programs and ensure you're well-prepared to become a homeowner.

How Do Down Payment Assistance Programs Work?

Wondering how to afford your first home? Explore the game-changing benefits of down payment assistance programs for a smoother path to homeownership.

How Private Mortgage Insurance Protects Lenders

Explore the significance of Private Mortgage Insurance, loan default impact, and proactive solutions. Let’s empower your home-buying journey.

Down Payment Assistance Programs: A Handy Guide

Down payment assistance programs can help financially strained home buyers finance their homes. Let’s explore these programs now!

Busting Mortgage Myths: Truths About Down Payments

Many mortgage myths have become common among home buyers, resulting in critical home financing mistakes. Let’s bust these myths now!

FHA Loan Down Payment Requirements

FHA loans allow down payments of 10% — or even 3.5%, depending on your credit score. For buyers with higher credit scores, other low-down-payment loans are available, too.

5 Advantages of Making a Down Payment on a VA Loan

Mortgages from the Department of Veterans Affairs are known for not requiring a down payment. So why in the world would you make one? Here are five good reasons to put some money down on a VA loan.

Ins, Outs, Pros and Cons of Zero Down Payment Mortgages

A mortgage with no down payment seems a little bit like scoring a buy-a-home lottery ticket.

Cancel Your Private Mortgage Insurance

Private mortgage insurance is unavoidable for some homeowners, but don’t pay PMI premiums a day longer than required by your lender.

What Is Private Mortgage Insurance? (PMI)

Don't worry, it's probably not so much your problem as your mortgage lender's.

5 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Save for a Down Payment

One of the biggest misconceptions of homebuying? The 20% down payment. Here’s how to buy with a lot less down.

Beyond FHA Loans: How to Buy a Home With a Low Down Payment

You can find a lot of help with your down payment. If you know where to look.

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