This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. As home prices skyrocket, so does the size of down payments. Buyers from Boise, Idaho, to Bethesda, Maryland, ...

While nonpayments remain below national levels before the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of mortgages in delinquency ticked upward in February, according to a monthly report from Intercontinental ...

Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership in the United States, even for buyers who can afford monthly mortgage payments. Having to gather thousands of dollars upfront ...

The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry. By Heather Senison When Benjamin Sar’s friend suggested he save up to ...

With mortgage rates still about 6% and housing prices near record highs, buying a first home might seem impossible for many, but a down payment assistance program for first-time buyers can be a game ...

As home prices skyrocket, so does the size of down payments. Buyers from Boise or Bethesda are feeling the squeeze as they stockpile down payments that often exceed $50,000. Those who are struggling ...