Daily Market Updates: Down Payment Assistance Could Cut the Time to Save for a Home by a Year and a Half or More

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Down Payment Assistance Could Cut the Time to Save for a Home by a Year and a Half or More

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Nationally, a 3.5% down payment boost allows a typical buyer to save for a 10% down payment 35% faster

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