New Georgia Dream Peach Advantage program launches July 1 to help first-time homebuyers. Offers 2% to 5% in down payment assistance or a 0% down option with a lower mortgage rate. Administered by the ...

Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership in the United States, even for buyers who can afford monthly mortgage payments. Having to gather thousands of dollars upfront ...

Coming up with enough cash for a down payment is one of the biggest hurdles for homebuyers, especially first-timers. But putting down a full 20 percent of the purchase price isn’t necessary — many ...

The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry. By Heather Senison When Benjamin Sar’s friend suggested he save up to ...

Down Payment Resource (DPR) on Tuesday released its Q2 2025 Homeownership Program Index report. It found that 45 new down payment assistance programs launched in the second quarter, bringing the total ...