What is the average down payment for first-time homebuyers?
The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is considerably less than the oft-quoted 20 percent down payment requirement.
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The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is considerably less than the oft-quoted 20 percent down payment requirement.
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