Home Down Payments: How Much You Should Put Down

Coming up with a down payment can be a major hurdle for first time home buyers. Since you don't have profits from a home sale, you've gotta find a way to cover that upfront cost. How much do you really need to save? Do you need to come up with 20%? NerdWallet's Kate Wood answers these questions and more in this video. Related Articles: How Much Down Payment Is Required? The 20% Mortgage Down Payment Isn’t Dead Yet Down Payment Calculator How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House NerdWallet Compare, Inc. NMLS 1617539 nmlsconsumeraccess.org