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Saving Up for Your Down Payment? Try These Money-saving Tips to Speed Things Up

May 13, 2015 by Robby Oakes

One of the most significant challenges that many people face when preparing to buy a first home relates to saving money for a down payment. While there are many different loan programs with varying down payment requirements, the fact is that it can still be difficult to save up a large sum of money.

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The Pros and Cons of Putting in More Than 20 Percent as a Down Payment on Your New Home

April 21, 2015 by Robby Oakes

One of the most common questions home buyers ask today relates to how much money they need to put down on a home. There are several points to consider to determine if making a larger down payment is right for your financial situation.

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Saving Up for Your First Home? Our Guide to Finding Ways to Save Your Down Payment Faster

February 18, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If your goal is to purchase a home, you may find that it is challenging to save up enough money for your down payment. While this is something that many first time home buyers struggle with, it is by no means insurmountable.

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The Down Payment: Everything You Need to Know About Your Down Payment on a New Home

November 18, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re just starting to shop for a new home or you’ve found the perfect house and are crafting your offer, if you’re taking out a mortgage to help cover your real estate purchase you’ve likely given some thought to your down payment.

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Mortgage Budgeting 101: How to Determine What You Can and Can’t Afford

July 8, 2014 by Robby Oakes

When taking on a new mortgage it is important to know that you can afford to carry the debt load involved, as many people find themselves in financial trouble by spending more on real estate than they can comfortably maintain.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: budgeting, Down Payments, Mortgage Affordability

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