By Trey Garrison | HousingWire
Just over half of Americans — 52% — say they are likely to buy a home in the next five years, according to the 2015 BMO Harris Bank Homebuyers Report.
In addition, Americans surveyed are willing to pay an average of $296,000 for a home and will average a 21% down payment.
“Getting preapproved helps buyers understand their budget as they start their home search. That means estimating monthly mortgage payments and how much you can borrow,” said Alex Dousmanis-Curtis, Group Head, U.S. Retail and Business Banking, BMO Harris Bank.
The report, conducted by Pollara, also found that: