The median down payment on a house for a first-time buyer is 9 percent, and some loan programs allow for as little as 3 percent down. Making a larger down payment can get you a lower interest rate, ...

Realtor.com's latest report reveals steady down payments, highlighting ongoing affordability challenges in the housing market. Despite easing mortgage rates, high prices and limited inventory continue ...

Even though down payments remain an obstacle to prospective homebuyers across the country, affordability conditions have improved significantly in the past three years. That’s the key takeaway from a ...

The typical US homebuyer now requires about seven years to save for a down payment, but the timeline varies dramatically by region, from less than two years in an affordable metro with a large ...