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The minimum down payment required for a conventional loan is 3%. And the minimum down payment for an FHA loan is 3.5%. Some special loan programs even allow for 0% down payments. But still, a 20% down payment is considered ideal when purchasing a home. You may have heard this referred to as the 20% rule.
For many home shoppers, saving up for a 20% down payment is not easy, but it can have significant financial benefits. For starters, it will help you avoid paying private mortgage insurance (PMI) and lower your monthly mortgage payments.
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