Down payment assistance programs can help you afford your first home, even as mortgage rates continue to climb.

Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership in the United States, even for buyers who can afford monthly mortgage payments. Having to gather thousands of dollars upfront ...

There are now 2,000 home-buying assistance programs across the U.S.

DPR’s Q4 2025 index reports 2,619 down payment assistance programs nationwide, a 6% annual increase, with growing support for first-time and first-generation buyers. AI Summary Down Payment Resource ...

Gone are the days when a mortgage borrower had to put a 20% down payment to secure a home. The median down payment for ...

Nationwide down payment assistance is available for mid-income buyers, with programs in every state and average benefits around $18,000 to help you buy a home. Getty Images Need help coming up with a ...

A low-down-payment mortgage can put you on the fast track to homeownership if you lack the funds to make a bigger payment, ...