It's a tough time to be a homebuyer. In an environment of historically high interest rates and stubborn listing prices, the dream of homeownership is as elusive as ever. But it's even harder to buy a ...

Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership in the United States, even for buyers who can afford monthly mortgage payments. Having to gather thousands of dollars upfront ...

You don’t always need 20% down — here’s how to pay less ...

A point is prepaid interest; so buying points is paying part of your mortgage interest upfront instead of over the life of ...

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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 ...

The median down payment of homebuyers taking out mortgages nationally fell in April for the first time in two years, and down payments for D.C.-area homebuyers are lower than the national average.