Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership in the United States, even for buyers who can afford monthly mortgage payments. Having to gather thousands of dollars upfront ...

Homebuyer assistance programs aren’t just growing, they’re becoming more flexible, with higher income caps, more options for repeat buyers, and broader support for manufactured and multifamily homes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With mortgage rates still about 6% and housing prices near record highs, buying a first home might seem impossible for many, but a ...

Many lenders say they can’t make money with down payment assistance (DPA) programs, dismissing them as loss leaders. This perception doesn’t just undersell the potential of DPA — it overlooks a ...

Lenders can use DPA programs as a proactive purchase strategy to serve more buyers — and compete better in a challenging market Put politicians and politics aside. Down payment assistance (DPA) is ...

Lenders, take note. June is National Homeownership Month, and if you’re still treating down payment assistance (DPA) like some fringe program, you’re about to get left behind. The housing market isn’t ...