69% of Buyers are Wrong About Down Payment Needs! Imagine all the folks out there paying rent because of information that is outdated. We really need to work hard to get the message out there. Buying a home of your own does NOT require a down payment of 20%. As a matter of fact, the required down payment is nowhere near that amount. It is not just real estate agents that need to get this message out there. If you have family paying rent - or know some friends or co-workers who are paying rent, why not let them know that maybe they can join the ranks of homeowners in the USA. It is the American Dream. It is the road to increased wealth. It is the way to enjoy a better standard of living. Why not do what you can to make that happen for someone? For more, have a look at today's article