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Old 01-30-2007, 11:51 AM
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Default Re: How much would I need to make a down payment on a HOME...
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Originally Posted by tinapbeana
most folks will recommend you put 20% down to avoid PMI.
Count me among "most folks." Yes, I believe you should put down 20%. There are lots of creative financing deals out there that let people buy homes with as little as 0% down, but I don't think they are good ideas from the buyer's standpoint.
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