HomeLight

AUGUST 9, 2022

It’s the first financial move you’ll make in securing your new home purchase. Down payment due dates can be a bit of a gray area. With the help of real estate experts, we’re breaking down all the details for how much you should pay and when the down payment is due. When is the down payment due? Let’s jump in!

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HomeLight

MAY 27, 2021

FHA loans are backed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and accept credit scores as low as 500. However, you’ll have to pay for mortgage insurance for at least 11 years, depending on your down payment size — most FHA loans require mortgage insurance for the entire life of the loan.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

“Some people have a lot more time and energy to engage and make the best of the sale, and some people don’t,” says George Graham , a top real estate agent in the Seattle, Washington, area. An as-is home sale often indicates that the home has some “big-ticket items” that won’t pass the required inspection or appraisal, he adds.

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