According to a new study, more than half of Americans who have or plan to purchase a home admit they’re concerned about the ability to afford a home in the current market. The study is based on a survey of 1,000 consumers and was released by national online lender Laurel Road. One of the biggest barriers to affordability, respondents said, is the down payment.
Nearly half—or 46 percent—of Americans say they are unfamiliar with alternative down payment options, according to the survey. Nearly three in five respondents plan to put down a traditional 20 percent down payment. Some may feel like they have no other choice. However, the median down payment for first-time buyers in 2017 was 6 percent of the total home price, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
Source: Laurel Road Bank