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Understanding the Average Down Payment on a House
The down payment you’ll make depends on your home loan and the cost of the property you want to buy.
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Daria Uhlig has over 16 years of experience in mortgage and real estate. Her work has been featured by GoBankingRates, MSN Money, and Yahoo Finance.
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Reina Marszalek has over 10 years of experience in personal finance and is a senior mortgage editor at Credible.
Updated December 20, 2024
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