down payment
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He has endorsed Proposition 1, an $11.25-billion affordable housing bond, and Proposition 37, a $25-billion down payment assistance program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
There are also examples of advisers pushing for mortgages for friends and romantic partners who lack the proper down payment, income or other criteria needed, the people said and documents show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Among Gen Z, 13% used a family gift to cover the down payment on the house, and 8% borrowed the amount, per the data.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
A tenth of home buyers indicated that saving for a down payment was the most difficult step in the process of buying a home, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
“I’m pawning some rugs and jewelry for the down payment on the N’daa,” Nali said with a loud sigh.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
