DPR’s Q3 report identifies 311 programs without income limits and 1,080 without first-time buyer requirements, though funded availability grew more slowly than the overall count
ATTOM puts the income needed to afford a median-priced home at $90,191 — roughly $10,700 above average wages, despite lower prices
Mortgage Matchup’s national campaign pitches brokers as a resource for consumers who assume their financing options are limited
The typical down payment fell 9% from a year ago, while shifting market conditions are giving originators different affordability conversations across the country
LendingTree data shows millennials dominate mortgage shopping and match baby boomers’ $65,000 median planned down payment
Rocket Mortgage found first-time buyers typically put down 5% in some markets and about 30% in others
New Realtor.com report suggests AI-driven wealth is reshaping competition for homes across California's most expensive markets
Redfin says buyers are keeping more cash on hand as affordability pressures persist and bidding wars ease
The typical U.S. down payment fell to $64,000 in December as buyers gained negotiating leverage, mortgage rates eased, and affordability pressures reshaped purchasing behavior
A new affordability analysis by AD Mortgage shows that in many U.S. cities, high home prices and modest savings rates are forcing prospective buyers to spend decades saving for a downpayment