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The Importance of Saving for a Down Payment on a House

From Jeremy Vohwinkle, About.com GuideDecember 23, 2008

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With the current credit crisis and lenders tightening lending standards, it is becoming more important than ever to save up for a down payment on a new house. If you don't have outstanding credit, you're likely going to need to bring a decent down payment to the table. While coming up with a down payment may take some time, there are plenty of benefits. A few advantages in having a down payment:

  • You can eliminate Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).
  • Smaller mortgage, which means less interest paid.
  • Instant equity.

Find out more about why a down payment is important, and how you can save up enough money to make that down payment.

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