Along with closing costs, the down payment on a house can be a substantial upfront expense during the homebuying process. Find out how much is required for a down payment on a house, why you might ...

Saving for a down payment remains one of the biggest barriers to homeownership in the U.S., even as housing market conditions show signs of improvement.

The median down payment on a house for a first-time buyer is 9 percent, and some loan programs allow for as little as 3 percent down. Making a larger down payment can get you a lower interest rate, ...

The Trump administration has proposed 50-year and “portable” mortgages to make home buying more affordable. But housing experts offer other suggestions. By Ann Carrns Fifty-year mortgages. “Portable” ...

For cash-strapped, lower-income homebuyers, the housing market is a tough place to be. And it’s only becoming more uncomfortable in 2026. A new federal rule has changed the eligibility targets for ...