10/14/25

The Truth about down payments

πŸ€”πŸ’­ When you start thinking about a down payment, that’s usually when the stress 😣 and doubt 😬 kick in. But here’s the truth: most people think they need way more saved than they actually do πŸ’Έ β€” and that misconception stops a lot of buyers before they even get started. 🏑✨ πŸ“Š When asked how much is typically needed for a down payment, 70% of Americans said at least 10% πŸ’° (that’s the yellow in the chart πŸ“‰). But the reality? Most first-time buyers put down just 6%–9% πŸ™Œ β€” and many even less! 😲 βœ… With an FHA loan, you might only need 3.5% down πŸͺ™ βœ… With a VA loan, you may not need a down payment at all πŸ’―πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ So if a big down payment πŸ’΅ is what’s holding you back from becoming a homeowner 🏠, let’s chat πŸ’¬ β€” you probably don’t need as much as you think! πŸŒŸπŸ“² #HomeBuyingTips 🏑 #DownPaymentMyths πŸ’‘ #RealEstateAdvice πŸ“ #FirstTimeBuyer πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» #FHALoan βœ… #VALoan πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #BuyAHome πŸ”‘ #DreamHomeGoals ✨

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