Why A 20 Percent Down Payment?
There are certain pillars in the real estate world that we have all come to know and rely upon. The question, however, is where did those pillars come from. For instance, how did 20 percent come to be the magic down payment number?
In the world of real estate, home buyers know or should know that a 20 percent down payment is a magic number. Why? Well, the payment of such a figure accomplishes two things. First, it lets you avoid the payment of private mortgage insurance. Second, it makes lenders view you with a more lenient eye. If you can manage to bust it up to 25 percent, they will practically throw money at you!