First-time home buyers put down a median of 9% last year, and 23% for repeat buyers. Learn more about lender requirements and ...

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Down payments are represented as a percentage of the home price: For example, a $40,000 upfront payment on a $200,000 house is a 20% down payment. For most mortgages, a down payment is required ...

The outlook for take-home pay for the future is not that great as global and local political uncertainty start to affect employers.

Home equity loans and HELOCs have lower interest rates than credit cards, encouraging some homeowners to use them to pay off their bills.

But is it a good idea to tap your home equity to pay off your tax bill? Here's what the experts say. Borrowing from your home ...