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Loans and gifts can help with your down payment but you can not use
this strategy for all loan programs. The most popular program for this tactic is
the Federal Housing Administration or FHA. FHA allows 100% gift funds for your
down payment. The gift can be from any relative or can be collected through new
innovative programs, like the Bridal Registry where couples receive money into
an account that can be used for the down payment.
Another popular tactic, which can be used in a wider range of
programs, is to borrow from your 401K program. If you have a 401K program with
your employer, you can withdraw without a penalty for your down payment and pay
it back over a specified period. There are some drawbacks, the payment will be
used in qualifying and your 401K account will not continue to grow as fast. Even
with these drawbacks, it is often a smart move if this is your only option. |