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Bridging the Down Payment Gap: Strategies for Homebuyers

Bridging the Down Payment Gap: Strategies for Homebuyers

Update: 2025-12-14
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The average down payment on a home in the U.S. is around sixty thousand dollars, a significant hurdle for many, especially those under sixty-five with median savings of five to nine thousand dollars. Strategies to boost savings include down payment assistance programs, paying down debt, and using high-yield savings accounts. For those looking to accelerate savings, dipping into retirement accounts is an option, but it comes with long-term considerations.

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Bridging the Down Payment Gap: Strategies for Homebuyers

Bridging the Down Payment Gap: Strategies for Homebuyers