Nearly 30% say they can’t afford a down payment
By Ben Lane | HousingWire
Nearly half of all non-homeowners say that their financial situation is preventing them from buying a home, a new report from Bankrate.com showed.
According to Bankrate’s survey, nearly 30% of all non-homeowners say that they can’t afford a down payment, despite only needing to save 3% for a down payment.
Additionally, 16% of the survey respondents said they felt that their credit isn’t good enough to qualify for a mortgage.