down payment

Example Sentences

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But five years ago, he agreed to put $12,000 toward closing costs and part of the down payment for his son’s house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“With conventional loans, lenders usually allow gift money for some or all of your down payment, closing costs and financial reserves you’ll use to pay the mortgage,” Experian says.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Big-ticket purchases like a first car or down payment on a home become much more achievable during their formative years if a parent intentionally set money aside to help cover costs.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

My wife and I borrowed money for a down payment from my father-in-law, for our first house, and he told me that it was a gift.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

You don’t get a whole lot for a hundred-dollar down payment, I guess.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt