Buying a home is a significant milestone, but the financial barrier of a down payment can make it difficult for many prospective homeowners to get started. Fortunately, various down payment assistance ...

Buying your first home should be an exciting milestone, but the upfront costs can quickly get out of hand. Fortunately, down payment assistance programs are available to help first-time homebuyers ...

As the year comes to a close, states are adding more down payment assistance (DPA) programs to help first-time buyers achieve homeownership. Down Payment Resource — a national database for connecting ...

With prices high, putting aside enough cash to buy a house can be daunting. But housing experts say there are assistance programs in all 50 states. By Ann Carrns Wishing you could buy a home? It can ...

Down Payment Resource (DPR) today released its Q1 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report, which saw the number of entities offering homebuyer assistance programs increase by 55 year-over-year.

The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry. By Heather Senison When Benjamin Sar’s friend suggested he save up to ...

Down-payment assistance programs can help first-time homebuyers on Long Island cut down on the time they need to save to purchase a home. But first-time buyers need to know how to apply. The need for ...

If you're financing your home purchase with a mortgage, the down payment is the up front amount you pay at closing. Saving for your down payment is the first step in the homebuying process. It can ...

EDINA, Minn. — For over four decades, the city of Edina has helped teachers, nurses, first responders, and families achieve the dream of homeownership through its down payment assistance program.