down payment

Example Sentences

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She also wants to save money for a down payment to buy a home someday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even if John and Jane drained their accounts, their down payment of $32,500 would be less than 8% of the home’s price.

From MarketWatch

The Republican Study Committee described the proposal as an affordability package aimed at lowering down payments, enacting mortgage reforms and creating more tax breaks.

From Los Angeles Times

Financial planners often suggest that before you start saving and investing for retirement, for a down payment on a house or for your children’s college fund, you first establish an emergency fund.

From MarketWatch

In fact, nearly 40% of recent homebuyers under the age 30 used either a cash gift from a family member or an inheritance for their down payment, according to a survey commissioned by Redfin.

From MarketWatch