Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. If you plan on buying a house, you often need to make a 20% down payment.

Gone are the days when a mortgage borrower had to put a 20% down payment to secure a home. The median down payment for ...

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, buying a home may seem daunting at first. However, you may be able to qualify for down payment assistance (DPA) through low-interest loans and grants. Continue ...

Buying a house is a big decision comprised of numerous smaller decisions, like where to buy, which mortgage company to use and how much you are willing to spend on your home. But one of the most ...

A down payment is the portion of a home's purchase price paid up front, rather than the part loaned to you by a bank or mortgage provider. The median down payment for first-time homebuyers was 9% in ...