The credit score needed for a 0% down payment loan

A USDA loan does not have a minimum credit score set by the federal agency, but lenders may require a score of at least 580 ...
FOX 5 New York

Saving for a down payment still a barrier for people looking to buy a home, Realtor.com says

An analysis by Realtor.com is forecasting homeownership in 2026 to be more affordable as mortgage rates decline.  But saving ...

Here’s how long the average homebuyer has to save up for a down payment

The good news for households looking to venture into the housing market is that the down payment saving timeline has ...
Florida Realtors

Saving for a Down Payment Takes Less Time

Down payment saving timelines have improved since 2022, falling to roughly seven years nationwide as price growth slows.

Home prices are getting slightly more affordable, but down payments are still holding buyers back

Housing is getting more affordable thanks to lower prices and lower mortgage rates, but it still takes more time to save for ...

Here’s How Long it Took Homebuyers to Save for a Down Payment in 2025

A new study showed that it took about seven years to save for down payment in 2025. That's faster than in 2022, but still much longer than before the pandemic.
The New York Times

With Perseverance and a Down Payment Grant, a First-Time Buyer Found Her New York City Spot

Unsure how she could afford her own apartment in the city, a young renter scoured government programs and found one that worked for her. Here’s where she landed. Gianna Llewellyn has come a long way ...