You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights
- Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase.
- And with programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to put down as little as 0-3.5%.
- Let’s connect to make sure you have a trusted lender and can find out if you’re ready to buy a home sooner rather than later.
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