It’s true that saving for a down payment is one of the biggest hurdles to homeownership. Here's how to it do strategically.

President Donald Trump said he's not in favor of using 401(k) money to buy houses, despite one of his top economic advisors ...

Along with closing costs, the down payment on a house can be a substantial upfront expense during the homebuying process. Find out how much is required for a down payment on a house, why you might ...

A point is prepaid interest; so buying points is paying part of your mortgage interest upfront instead of over the life of ...

Saving for a down payment remains one of the biggest barriers to homeownership in the U.S., even as housing market conditions show signs of improvement. In 2025, the typical U.S. household needs about ...

The Trump administration's proposal to let you tap your 401(k) for a house down payment already exists under current IRS rules. However, pulling money out comes with costly consequences.