The Truth About Down Payments [INFOGRAPHIC]

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There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home.

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But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.

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And if you want to give your savings a boost, look into down payment assistance. There are thousands of programs that offer an average benefit of nearly $17,000.

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To learn more about loan options or down payment assistance programs, connect with a trusted lender and check out downpaymentresource.com.

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‍Source: Keeping Current Matters

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