Zero Down

FHA borrowers with loanDepot can now put zero down upfront with its new “accessZERO” program. The program offers up to 5% of a home’s purchase price in down payment assistance structured as a 10-year fully amortized repayable second mortgage. It is geared towards buyers who are struggling with saving for a down payment as home prices soar.  Down payments by percentage have fallen in 2023 after inflating during the pandemic buying boom when buyers used them to outbid their competition. This is partly because FHA and VA loans, which allow borrowers to pay less upfront, have gained traction as homebuying gets more expensive. As inflation runs rampant and home prices remain high, many Americans have struggled to save for a…