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The Truth About Down Payments

by Lavanya Duvvi · 1 min read

There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.

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.

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

The truth about down payments
Lavanya Duvvi

Lavanya Duvvi

Top 1% Bay Area Realtor with Radius Agent Realty · CA DRE# 01901376. Questions about this topic? Let’s connect.

Lavanya Duvvi · Radius Agent Realty

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