Down Payment Calculator: How Much Should You Put Down?

Buying a house is the single biggest purchase most people will make in their lifetime. And saving up for a down payment for your first house can take years. When it comes to shopping for that first home, you might wonder how much should you put down on a house? Use our down payment calculator to determine whether it’s better to put a smaller or larger down payment on a home given other loan terms.

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