Homebuyer Down Payments Shrink for First Time in 5 Months
By: Lily Katz | Published: 2026-02-16 13:00:09 | Source: www.redfin.com
- The typical homebuyer’s down payment dropped 1.5% year over year in December to $64,000 as elevated housing costs and increased negotiating power drove buyers to spend less upfront.
- In percentage terms, the typical homebuyer put down 15.2% of the purchase price, compared with 16.7% a year earlier.
The typical U.S. homebuyer’s down payment fell 1.5% year over year to $64,000 in…
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