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Down Payment on a House: How Much Do You Really Need?
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Coming up with enough cash for a down payment to buy a house can be the single biggest roadblock for prospective home buyers. But how much of a down payment do you really need? That depends on the type of loan, your lender and your priorities.
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4.5
NerdWallet rating4.5
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Rocket Mortgage
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NerdWallet rating5.0
NerdWallet ratingon Rocket Mortgage
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