The median length of time it takes to save for a down payment across all 50 states is 13 years and seven months. But in some states — including the entire Midwest — savers can achieve this milestone ...

Affordability is one of the biggest challenges homebuyers face, in part because high home prices force most buyers to make large down payments.

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The median U.S. home price in early 2025 is $398,400, with projections reaching $410,700 by end of year. First-time buyers are putting down a median of about 9% -- roughly $35,856. Repeat buyers are ...

With mortgage rates still about 6% and housing prices near record highs, buying a first home might seem impossible for many, but a down payment assistance program for first-time buyers can be a game ...

Getting married and buying a first home: two days representing some of the happiest – and most expensive – days most people ever celebrate. A rising number of engaged couples want cash for a house ...

Average new vehicle down payments fell to their lowest level in years in the third quarter. High interest rates on new vehicle purchases and long loan terms signal that consumers are making choices ...

Contactless payments are convenient, but scammers are using ghost tapping to steal from unsuspecting consumers.