down payment

Example Sentences

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“Most buyers don’t have the capital to pay for their own agent on top of their down payment, closing costs, inspection and appraisal fees,” the real-estate broker added.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Many also have to pay the tax if they sell investments to fund a down payment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The typical monthly mortgage payment on an existing single-family home, assuming a 20% down payment, was $1,979 in the first quarter, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Tran would work to expand programs, such as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, to incentivize developers to build more affordable units, and to provide direct mortgage relief and down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“I was just about to start saving up for the down payment on a new washing machine, but...”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden