06/15/2026
If you’re a potential home buyer who feels sidelined by down payments and other costs, listen up!
According to a survey by New American Funding, most homeowners, 85%, wish they knew more about the home buying process before their purchase. Among those, 13% did not know they didn’t have to put 20% down, and 20% wished they knew about down payment assistance programs.
Down payments can feel like a prohibitive cost for many borrowers, and it’s important to know all of your options before taking the leap. In fact, most homebuyers put down 10% or less, making homeownership more affordable for them. Let’s talk today about what the path to homeownership could look like for you!