What you really want to know about down payment assistance

You’ve probably heard you need 20% down to buy a house – but that’s a common myth.

Most first-time buyers put down much less (the median is just 9%). And many also qualify for down payment assistance but never use it because they don’t realize it’s out there. If your down payment feels like the biggest hurdle, talk to a lender. You may have more options (and help) than you think.