The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry. By Heather Senison When Benjamin Sar’s friend suggested he save up to ...

Coming up with enough cash for a down payment is one of the biggest hurdles for homebuyers, especially first-timers. But putting down a full 20 percent of the purchase price isn’t necessary — many ...

Sometimes an assistance program is so successful that it needs to be retooled to help the largest number of people possible. Such a case can be found with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s Homebuyer ...

Graduates typically have to commit to staying in the job for three years. In exchange, employers make payments toward their loans, with some offering as much as $65,000 in contributions. A portion of ...

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has relaunched its 1% down payment program, Conventional 1% Down, in a renewed push to grow market share and loan volume in an increasingly competitive housing market.

Aurora is looking to beef up its down payment assistance program after officials say it was nearly shut down because of the limited number of applications it was receiving. The revamped program would ...

The median home price in the Green Bay area has increased by 38% since 2021, making down payments a significant barrier to homeownership. NeighborWorks Green Bay, a local nonprofit, offers down ...

If you're financing your home purchase with a mortgage, the down payment is the up front amount you pay at closing. Saving for your down payment is the first step in the homebuying process. It can ...

With million-dollar homes out of reach for most middle-income families, some Bay Area employers are experimenting with down ...

If you’re dreaming of buying a home in Colorado but struggling to save for a down payment, you’re not alone — and you’re not ...

If the government shuts down, millions of student loan borrowers may be affected, but individual impact will vary.