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Real Estate

How Far Down Can My Savings Go for a Down Payment?

by Meghan Busch | January 13, 2009

A couple weeks ago in the post, “Would I, Could I, in a House?” we talked about the proverbial housing market stars aligning: Low Down Payments on FHA loans, Low Mortgage Interest Rates, and Low Housing Prices. On account of which I’ve been more purchase-minded.
Inundated with “Information”
Being a first-time buyer (or, house-hunter I should say), I’ve sniffed [...]

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Real Estate Investing

How to Find Money for a Down Payment

by Joshua Dorkin | August 26, 2006

Dewita over at Urban Trekker covered Seven Ways to Accumulate a Down Payment earlier this week. Her list included:
1. Have your parents give you the money as a gift.
2. Borrow against your 401K or insurance policy.
3. Sell or borrow against an asset.
4. Obtain low point or zero point loan.
5. Ask the seller to pay for [...]

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