One key requirement for buying a home is saving up enough money for a down payment. You may have heard that putting down 20% is ideal, but minimum down payment requirements actually start at around 3% ...

Receiving gifts from loved ones can make it easier to come up with the cash for a down payment and buy a home. If you want to use gifts alongside a home loan, though, you'll need to provide ...

“NC Home Advantage is the first mortgage product from North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA),” James McDuffie, ...

If you’re a first-time homebuyer who hasn't saved enough to make a large down payment or are concerned you might not qualify for a conventional home loan, a Federal Housing Administration (FHA ...

Funding an FHSA is a good way to speed up your down payment savings. Learning more about Canada's minimum down payment requirements can help you better prepare for your pursuit of a home.

MORTGAGE experts have weighed in on whether you should take a mortgage break if you’re struggling to pay your bills. This is ...

Higher down payment requirements. You may have to put more money down for an investment property loan than a residential mortgage. In some cases, lenders require a minimum of 25% or more.

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A home equity loan turns equity you've earned in your house into cash. Here's how it works and who should consider applying for one.