While the homeownership dream may seem more out of reach than ever—exacerbated by high mortgage rates (hovering at 6.3% nationally) and high home prices—first-time borrowers are in a unique position ...
The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is considerably less than the oft-quoted 20 percent down payment ...
Buying your first home should be an exciting milestone, but the upfront costs can quickly get out of hand. Fortunately, down payment assistance programs are available to help first-time homebuyers ...
Buying a home for the first time is an exciting milestone, but with mortgage rates still high and home prices near record levels, it’s also one of the most financially challenging times in recent ...
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: RDFN) —The typical U.S. homebuyer’s down payment is $62,468, down by roughly 1% year over year, the first annual decline in nearly two years. That’s according to a ...
Rising mortgage delinquencies among homeowners could be the 'canary in the coal mine,' expert says A rising number of homeowners, particularly first-time home buyers and military members and veterans, ...
The median U.S. home price in early 2025 is $398,400, with projections reaching $410,700 by end of year. First-time buyers are putting down a median of about 9% -- roughly $35,856. Repeat buyers are ...
Down-payment assistance programs can help first-time homebuyers on Long Island cut down on the time they need to save to purchase a home. But first-time buyers need to know how to apply. The need for ...