The Truth about down payments
π€π When you start thinking about a down payment, thatβs usually when the stress π£ and doubt π¬ kick in. But hereβs the truth: most people think they need way more saved than they actually do πΈ β and that misconception stops a lot of buyers before they even get started. π‘β¨ π When asked how much is typically needed for a down payment, 70% of Americans said at least 10% π° (thatβs the yellow in the chart π). But the reality? Most first-time buyers put down just 6%β9% π β and many even less! π² β With an FHA loan, you might only need 3.5% down πͺ β With a VA loan, you may not need a down payment at all π―πΊπΈ So if a big down payment π΅ is whatβs holding you back from becoming a homeowner π , letβs chat π¬ β you probably donβt need as much as you think! ππ² #HomeBuyingTips π‘ #DownPaymentMyths π‘ #RealEstateAdvice π #FirstTimeBuyer π©βπ» #FHALoan β #VALoan πΊπΈ #BuyAHome π #DreamHomeGoals β¨
