{"id":4456,"date":"2018-11-28T20:02:18","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T01:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downpaymentresource.com\/?p=4456"},"modified":"2024-10-30T11:36:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T15:36:32","slug":"dont-make-this-9000-home-buying-mistake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/downpaymentresource.com\/homebuyer-resource\/dont-make-this-9000-home-buying-mistake\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Make This $9,000 Home Buying Mistake"},"content":{"rendered":"
Among life goals, homeownership is second only to retirement – ranking higher than getting married, having children and traveling the world, according to Bank of America\u2019s Homebuyer Insights report<\/a>. Where do you rank homeownership? If you\u2019re here, you might agree that owning a home is a top priority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yet, you may be overlooking the wide range of resources available to help you achieve your homeownership dream — from homebuyer education to down payment help. Recent data shows just how many buyers may be leaving money on the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The Urban Institute\u2019s Barriers to Homeownership Report<\/a> looked at how many 2017 purchase mortgages would have been eligible for down payment help. Across 31 of the largest cities, about 36% or 789,000 loans were eligible for at least one homeownership program. The average loan was eligible for approximately 6 programs and $9,208 in down payment help<\/strong>. That\u2019s valuable help that can help boost your homeownership potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Across the country there are more than 2,500 homeownership programs available to homebuyers – more than one program in every market. What can you do to be sure you don\u2019t overlook an option for your personal situation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Empower yourself as a homebuyer with these four important steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\nAre you missing out?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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