05/14/2026
MYTH: You need 20% down to buy a home.
FACT: Most first-time buyers put down 3-5%.
Here’s a quick breakdown of your options:
FHA loan - 3.5% down (580+ credit score)
Conventional - as low as 3% down
USDA & VA - 0% down if you qualify
Don’t let this myth keep you renting another year.
DM me “DOWN” and I’ll show you exactly what you’d need for a home in your price range.
- Robert Erath | Team Erath
NMLS #297076 | United Mortgage Corp NMLS #1330