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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Home prices and mortgage rates are not where most aspiring home buyers want them to be. Yet there’s still good news for people who have been shut out of the housing market: the number of down-payment ...

Aurora is looking to beef up its down payment assistance program after officials say it was nearly shut down because of the limited number of applications it was receiving. The revamped program would ...

Teacher Next Door ®, a national homebuyer assistance program dedicated to supporting teachers and education professionals, today announced expanded home-buying support for eligible participants in ...

DPR’s Q4 2025 index reports 2,619 down payment assistance programs nationwide, a 6% annual increase, with growing support for first-time and first-generation buyers. AI Summary Down Payment Resource ...

The number of down-payment assistance programs is on the rise as housing costs remain high There's been an increase in the number of down-payment assistance programs across the country. Many now allow ...