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A down payment is an initial payment made by a homebuyer with financing, generally ranging from 5 to 20 percent of the home's value, according to the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation.
A down payment of 20 percent will save the expense of private mortgage insurance (PMI), which is often imposed on borrowers who finance more than 80 percent of their purchase, and can also result in a lower mortgage interest rate.
To grow your down payment to 20 percent, the ABA Foundation recommends:
Saving – Open a separate savings account strictly for your down payment. Setting these funds aside from other types of savings will reduce the chance you'll draw from it in times of need.
Budgeting – Your down payment will depend on the amount you plan to spend on a home. Assess your current...
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