‘Huge, unfortunate misconception.’ What you really need for a down payment on a home — and who actually qualifies for 0% down

You don’t always need 20% down — here’s how to pay less ...

Using gift money for home down payment? What buyers need to know

Mortgage experts explain the guidelines buyers must follow to get approved when using such funds to buy a home.
ConsumerAffairs

Mortgage Points vs. Down Payment: What's the Difference?

A point is prepaid interest; so buying points is paying part of your mortgage interest upfront instead of over the life of ...

How down payment assistance can help you buy your first home

Down payment assistance can bridge the gap between your savings and the amount needed to buy a home — if you know where to ...

Think you can’t afford a house? More than half of down-payment assistance programs are now open to buyers earning over $100K.

The number of down-payment assistance programs is on the rise, and a growing share are open to people of all income levels.

Mortgage rates move down, matching three-year low

Mortgage rates fell this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.18%, down from 6.25% last week, according to ...
The Berkshire Eagle

Healey announces expanded mortgage, down payment help for first-time homebuyers

Gov. Maura Healey put housing front and center of the affordability crisis during her State of the Commonwealth address. She announced program expansions and touched on the last three years ...

State offering low mortgage rate, down payment assistance for homebuyers

The Hale Kamaaina Mortgage Program offers rates are as low as 5.4% for government-backed loans, such as USDA and VA loans, and 5.65% for conventional loans.